AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes

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. North Canyon Trail & North Side Trail 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 48 min of walking

  2. Bad Manor–North Canyon Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  3. Outer Mongolia Climbing Area–Big Pine Trail, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 72 min of walking

  4. Maze Loop Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 68 min of walking

  5. North View Loop 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 47 min of walking

  6. Big Pine Trail–Boy Scout Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:38 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 359 min of walking

  7. Samuelson West Trail via Bigfoot Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Banana Cracks - West Face–Trashcan Rock - West Face, 3 cliffs 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Bigfoot Trail–Creosote Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 63 min of walking

  10. Quail Springs Rock Exhibit Area–Trashcan Rock - East Face, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 253 min of walking

  11. Desert Trail Drive–La Ferney Avenue, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Quail Mountain & x-country route via California Riding and Hiking Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 303 min of walking