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 0.7 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. Sonoran Preserve Sunset Point 0.9 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

  3. AW/S connector–Javelina Pass, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 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 · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Ocotillo Trail 1.7 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

  5. East Happy Valley Road & North Cave Creek Dam Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 3:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 306 min of walking

  6. Union Peak–Bobcat Trail, 5 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 4:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 231 min of walking

  7. Linda Lane via Maricopa Trail 3.1 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

  8. Bosco Tank–AW/S connector, 4 sights 3.4 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

  9. Purcell Tank–Black Canyon Trail, 3 sights 3 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

  10. Palo Verde Tank via Maricopa Trail 3 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. Bobcat Trail 2 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

  12. Hawk's Nest Trail & Valle Verde Trail via Dixie Mountain Loop 2.7 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