AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Jones Place, 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. Big Hill Viewpoint & Ice House Reservoir via Ice House Union Valley Connector Trail 2 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 322 min of walking

  2. Chicken Hawk Spring 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 180 min of walking

  3. Plum Creek Sunset Point–Plum Creek Road, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:08 PM

    1. Be there7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Dark7:55 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Peavine Ridge Road & South Fork Soldier Creek 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 45 min of walking

  5. Junction Reservoir 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 91 min of walking

  6. 13N71 & South Fork Trail 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 123 min of walking

  7. 13N20 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

  8. Chipmunk Bluff 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. South Fork Trail 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:43 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 288 min of walking

  10. McKinstry Lake & Wentworth Springs Road 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 262 min of walking

  11. Bunker Hill & Wentworth Springs Road 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 265 min of walking

  12. Bloodsucker Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 50 min of walking