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–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

2. Phoenix trail via Indian Bend Wash Bikeway 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 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

3. #8 - Quartz Ridge Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Phoenix Mountains Preserve Viewpoint via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:26 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. #1A - Perl Charles Viewpoint & #1A - Perl Charles Trail via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 87 min of walking

6. Rattle Saddle Trail Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. #220 - Dreamy Draw Nature Trail Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 62 min of walking

8. Phoenix Mountains Preserve Viewpoint–#302 - Circumference Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. #302 - Circumference Trail–#304 - Nature Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:10 PM
   5. Dark7:15 PM

   Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Piestewa Peak–#300 - Summit Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:10 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. #220 - Dreamy Draw Nature Viewpoint–#302 - Circumference Trail Loop, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. #302 - Circumference Trail–#304 - Nature Trail, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:22 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 43 min of walking

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