Sunset hikes near Christopher Creek, az

A short walk out, the whole show, and back at your car before dark. Times are estimates at a relaxed pace; give yourself extra buffer, especially with kids or in a group.

1. Bear Spring–Barnhardt Trail #43, 3 sights 32 mi away

   Leave by 2:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 3020 ft climb · 430 min of walking

2. Chilson Spring & Barnhardt Trail #43 via Arizona Trail/Mazatzal Divide Trail #23 32 mi away

   Leave by 3:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:08 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 345 min of walking

3. Barnhardt Trail #43 & Brody Seep Trail #264 via Arizona Trail/Mazatzal Divide Trail #23 32 mi away

   Leave by 3:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:09 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 343 min of walking

4. Windsor Spring–Barnhardt Trail #43 Loop, 3 sights 32 mi away

   Leave by 2:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2930 ft climb · 393 min of walking

5. Davey Gowan Trail #48 via Deer Creek Trail #45 36.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. Crabtree Spring & Park via Arizona Trail 38.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2600 ft climb · 297 min of walking

7. Daniels Spring & Reno Pass 38.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 128 min of walking

8. Arizona Trail/Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244–Arizona Trail/Saddle Mountain Trail #91, 4 sights 41.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 143 min of walking

9. Arizona Trail/Saddle Mountain Trail #91–Arizona Trail/Sheep Creek Trail #88, 3 sights 41.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 94 min of walking

10. [FR 25A] 39.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

11. Arizona Trail/Thicket Trail #95 & Sheep Creek Trail #88 39.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Upper Sheep Creek Spring–Arizona Trail/Little Saddle Mountain Trail #244, 3 sights 42.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 52 min of walking