AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Idlewild, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Forest Route 18N04 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 175 min of walking

  2. Fox Ridge Road & Hurdygurdy Road 6 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:45 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 348 min of walking

  3. Forest Route 17N07 9.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Dark8:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Buck Lake Trail 7.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Forest Route 16N20 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  6. Blue Dog Road–Blue Ridge Road Spur E, 3 sights 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car11:05 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 328 min of walking

  7. Forest Route 16N21 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking

  8. Muzzleloader Road Spur C & Muzzleloader Road 14.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  9. 17N41 14.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Ship Mountain Road Spur S 15.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  11. Summit Valley Trail 17.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Craigs Creek Trail 18 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 117 min of walking