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. #306 - Shaw Butte Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Trail 306 Viewpoint–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail Loop, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 69 min of walking

3. North Mountain–Trail 306 Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:40 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Shaw Butte–#100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint, 3 summits 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

5. #60 - Nature Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:05 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

6. Sunnyslope Mountain 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:16 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:28 PM

   1. Be there6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Trail 25 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Head back7:04 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:14 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

   Be there by 6:29 PM

   1. Be there6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:49 PM
   3. Dark7:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Viewpoint via #100 - Charles M. Christiansen Trail 2 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Bumper Boats & Splash Down 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 69 min of walking

12. Living Tree Celebration - Leigh Richards Fry 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

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