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. Buzzard Lagoon Spur 0 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Cusack's Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 18 min of walking

  3. Fern Flat Road–Haines Ranch Road, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Be there by 6:49 PM

    1. Be there6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Fern Flat Road–Haines Ranch Road, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Five Finger Falls–Olive Springs, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 130 min of walking

  6. Santa Rosalia Mountain–Santa Rosalia Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 100 min of walking

  7. Maymens Flat Road 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

  8. Skid Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1080 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  9. Ridge Viewpoint & Hihn's Sulphur Spring Road via Hihn's Mill Road 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 98 min of walking

  10. Hihn's Mill Road 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 97 min of walking

  11. Santa Rosalia Viewpoint–Sand Point Overlook, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 100 min of walking

  12. Lone Tree Prairie–Aptos Creek Viewpoint, 7 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Head back7:24 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 99 min of walking