AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Lakewood Sierra, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Jenkinson Lake–Access, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

  2. Trail 8 & Trail 8A 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Blue Gouge Mine Road–Trail 8 Loop, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  4. 11N25Y–11N70, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 130 min of walking

  5. Happy Valley Road & Sciaroni Road 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 38 min of walking

  6. Edison Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  7. Tree Farm Road Loop via Badger Hill Road 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Sciaroni Road 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 44 min of walking

  9. 11N70 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 46 min of walking

  10. 11N05Y 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Baltic Peak via Happy Valley Road 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 40 min of walking

  12. Borderline Road 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead