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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. AW/S connector–Javelina Pass, 5 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Ocotillo Trail 0.9 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

  3. Sonoran Preserve Sunset Point 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  4. Bosco Tank & Apache Wash Trail Loop 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 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 — 8 min before dark.

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

  5. Apache Wash Trail & Sidewinder Trail Loop 2.9 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

  6. Linda Lane via Maricopa Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 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 · 240 ft climb · 156 min of walking

  7. Cactus Wren Trail–East Happy Valley Road, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 264 min of walking

  8. Union Peak–Hawk's Nest Trail, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 128 min of walking

  9. Great Horned Owl Trail–Hawk's Nest Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 64 min of walking

  10. Purcell Tank–Black Canyon Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Palo Verde Tank via Maricopa Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Bobcat Trail 2.1 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