AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Rancho Santa Fe, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Shadow Mountain & 312 - Shadow Mountain Small Loop Trail via 310 - Shadow Mountain Big Loop Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Phoenix trail via Indian Bend Wash Bikeway 0.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Phoenix trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  4. Old Trail 308 & Trail 25A 4 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Old Trail 308 & Trail 25A 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:13 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

  6. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint & Trail 1A via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 212 min of walking

  7. Scarlett Canyon Preserve Viewpoint Loop 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

  8. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint–Trail 101, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 329 min of walking

  9. Shaw Butte–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 3 summits 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  10. Piestewa Peak–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car10:12 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 374 min of walking

  11. Trail 25 4.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail, 3 sights 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking