AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Downieville, ca

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Lake Sterling–Mossy Pond, 5 sights 27 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

  2. Lily Pond & Rattlesnake Road 28.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 23 min of walking

  3. Lower Lola Montez Lake–Lily Pond, 4 sights 28.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 25 min of walking

  4. Cascade Lakes & Palisades Creek Trail 32.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Dark7:57 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Kidd Lake & Kilborn Lake via Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail 32.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  6. Kilborn Lake via Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail 33.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  7. Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail–Pine Marten, 3 sights 33.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  8. Lake Van Norden–Memorial Overland Emigrant Trail, 3 sights 33.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  9. Serene Lakes–Claim Jumper Bike Route Loop, 5 sights 33.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 68 min of walking

  10. Lyle's Lookout & Hewlett Rim Trail 33.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  11. Walker Mine Trail 33.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Dark7:57 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Point Mariah–Hellman Way, 4 sights 34.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

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