AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Palmerton, il

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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. Yellow Viewpoint Loop via Yellow Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 140 min of walking

  2. Yellow Viewpoint Loop via Yellow Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 141 min of walking

  3. Quail Unit Viewpoint Loop via Yellow Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 146 min of walking

  4. Quail Unit Viewpoint via Yellow Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Quail Unit Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 13 min of walking

  6. Quail Unit Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walking

  7. Yellow Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Quail Unit Viewpoint via Yellow Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Yellow Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walking

  10. Governor's Viewpoint–Governor's Sunset Point, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Quail Unit Viewpoint & Herrmann Pond via Governor's Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 13 min of walking

  12. Governor's Viewpoint–Herrmann Pond, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walking