AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Mi-Wuk Village, 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 5N14 & Forest Route 6N95 19 mi away

    Be there by 7:07 PM

    1. Be there7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Dark7:54 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. County Line Trail–Forest Route 6N06, 5 sights 25.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 298 min of walking

  3. Forest Route 5N04 25.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Forest Route 5N87 26.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

  5. Calaveras Reservoir 27.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

  6. Forest Route 5N09 & Forest Route 5N87 27.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:06 PM

    1. Be there7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Rock Lake–Summit Lake, 4 sights 26.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:03 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 297 min of walking

  8. Summit Lake–Elephant Rock Lake, 3 lakes 26.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 63 min of walking

  9. Union Reservoir–Summit Lake, 4 lakes 26.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 149 min of walking

  10. Forest Route 6N84 25.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 49 min of walking

  11. Forest Route 7N27 26 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  12. Forest Route 7N38 via Wolfe-Bray Trail 24.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 257 min of walking