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 & Trail 1A via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint–Trail 101, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:44 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Shaw Butte–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 3 summits 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. Piestewa Peak–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 4 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Trail 25 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. #1A - Perl Charles Trail 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Dreamy Draw Bikeway 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Old Trail 308 & Trail 25A 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Old Trail 308 & Trail 25A 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

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

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:04 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking