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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Ridge Road & South Skyview Road 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  2. Kings Creek Truck Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  3. Lyme Disease Rock–Lake Ranch Reservoir, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:55 PM

    1. Be there7:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Parking Lot Rock & Lyme Disease Rock via Skyline Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 109 min of walking

  5. Shady Rock–Platypus, 9 rocks 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car11:14 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1890 ft climb · 373 min of walking

  6. Castle Rock–Balancing Rock, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car10:57 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1820 ft climb · 338 min of walking

  7. Hash Boulder–Parking Lot Rock, 6 rocks 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car11:35 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 11:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1530 ft climb · 406 min of walking

  8. Castle Rock Falls–Saratoga Gap Viewpoint, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car10:56 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 336 min of walking

  9. Sky Ranch Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  10. Michael's Summit Loop Trail & San Lorenzo Redwoods Nature Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 100 min of walking

  11. Michael's Summit Loop Trail & Michael's Summit Loop 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  12. Peace Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 91 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint