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 1.4 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. Dreamy Draw Bikeway via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 146 min of walking

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

   Leave by 3:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:15 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 392 min of walking

4. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail & Dreamy Draw Bikeway 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 91 min of walking

5. Phoenix trail via Indian Bend Wash Bikeway 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 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. #8 - Quartz Ridge Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Phoenix Mountains Preserve Viewpoint via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. #1A - Perl Charles Viewpoint & #1A - Perl Charles Trail via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 87 min of walking

9. Rattle Saddle Trail Loop 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 car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. #220 - Dreamy Draw Nature Trail Loop 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 62 min of walking

11. Trail 306 Viewpoint–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car10:14 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 376 min of walking

12. Phoenix Mountains Preserve Viewpoint–#302 - Circumference Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint