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. Lookout Rock & Green Gap via Appalachian Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  2. Green Gap via Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 75 min of walking

  3. Appalachian Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  4. Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  5. Bearpen Gap & Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  6. Bee Cove Trail–Fontana Loop Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  7. Bee Cove Trail & Fontana Loop Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  8. Bee Cove Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 121 min of walking

  9. Wachachau Tower Road 3.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:38 PM

    1. Be there7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Calderwood Lake–Yellowhammer Gap Loop, 5 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 26 min of walking

  11. Yellowhammer Gap via Hangover Lead Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 28 min of walking

  12. Hangover Lead Trail 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 86 min of walking