AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Lathrop, 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. Brushy Peak Loop Trail–Laughlin Loop Trail, 4 sights 29.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 173 min of walking

  2. Levee Road 30.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Black Hills Trail - South & Black Hils Trail - South 30.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Brushy Peak Loop Trail–Laughlin Loop Trail, 3 sights 29.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  5. Marsh Creek Trail 29.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Cowlick Look–Decision Point, 5 sights 31.1 mi away

    Leave by 2:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car11:27 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 11:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2510 ft climb · 485 min of walking

  7. Jabba the Hut Rock–Marsh Creek Headwaters Spring, 5 sights 32.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  8. Louise's Shelf Foot Path & Miwok Trail 32.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:34 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1860 ft climb · 380 min of walking

  9. Arroyo Mocho Trail 34.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

  10. Rocky Ridge–Ohlone Trail, 4 sights 33.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 152 min of walking

  11. Whelk Pond–Cowlick Look, 7 sights 32.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:35 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2400 ft climb · 379 min of walking

  12. Dragon Tree & Miwok Trail 32.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:03 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1780 ft climb · 318 min of walking