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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. The Praying Monk via Echo Canyon Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Granada Lake & Sun Circle Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  3. Arizona Canal 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  4. Double Butte Loop 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 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 · 18 min of walking

  5. Lion–Oryx, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  6. Petting Zoo–Papago Ponds, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Tempe Town Lake–McKellips Lake, 14 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:16 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Mandrill–Rhino, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  9. Indian Bend Canal–Papago Ponds, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  10. Indian Bend Canal & Papago Ponds via 5k Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  11. Porcupine–Desert Tents, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  12. Big Butte Loop 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:16 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 54 min of walking

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