AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Surprise, 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. Calderwood Butte via Maricopa Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 115 min of walking

  2. Skunk Creek Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  3. Rio Vista Pond–New River Trail East, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Arizona Diversion Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 109 min of walking

  5. Maricopa Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 16 min of walking

  6. New River Trail East 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 125 min of walking

  7. West Jomax Road 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  8. West Dixileta Drive 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  9. New River Trail 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:32 PM

    1. Be there6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Dark7:17 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. New River Trail West 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 101 min of walking

  11. Discovery Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 113 min of walking

  12. West Butler Drive 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint