Sunset hikes

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. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. Piestewa Peak–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

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

3. Alternate Summit Trail 300A 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. #300 - Summit Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. #302 - Circumference Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. #1A - Perl Charles Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Granada Lake & Sun Circle Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

8. Arizona Canal 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

9. Dreamy Draw Bikeway 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:30 PM

   1. Be there6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Dark7:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint–Trail 101, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Shaw Butte–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint & Trail 1A via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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