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 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 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 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:14 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:14 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 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 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 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 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

  5. East Happy Valley Road & North Cave Creek Dam Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 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 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 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 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 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 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 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 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 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 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  11. Bobcat Trail 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Hawk's Nest Trail & Valle Verde Trail via Dixie Mountain Loop 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 6:30 PM

    1. Be there6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead