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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. Purisima Creek Trail & Summit Springs Trail via Craig Britton Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 126 min of walking

  2. Chapparal Trail & Crystal Springs Trail via Richards Road 0.6 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

  3. Bay Tree Trail–Campground Trail, 4 sights 0.6 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. Old Cañada Road 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 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 · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Teague Hill via Skyline Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 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.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 104 min of walking

  6. Summit Spring & Skyline Trail 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 99 min of walking

  7. Bear Gulch Trail & Oljon Trail via Skyline Trail 1.1 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

  8. Chris Macintosh Trail & Harkins Ridge Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  9. Grabtown Gulch Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Bald Knob Trail–Borden Hatch Mill Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  11. Chris Macintosh Trail & Whittemore Gulch Trail 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Chris Macintosh Trail–North Ridge Trail, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:44 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead