AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. #306 - Shaw Butte Trail 1.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 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

  2. Trail 306 Viewpoint–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail Loop, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 69 min of walking

  3. North Mountain–Trail 306 Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Sunnyslope Mountain 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:19 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Piestewa Peak–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.3 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

  6. Shaw Butte–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.4 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

  7. #60 - Nature Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 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.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

  8. Granada Lake & Murphy Bridle Path 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 min of walking

  9. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 3.2 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

  10. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint–Trail 101, 3 sights 3.4 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

  11. Cortez Park Lake–Splash Down, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 3:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 310 min of walking

  12. Arizona Diversion Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 107 min of walking