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. Cascade Fire Road / Repack 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 157 min of walking

  2. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  3. Temelpa Viewpoint–Concrete Pipe Road, 8 sights 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car11:22 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 11:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 465 min of walking

  4. Blue Ridge Fire Road 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 96 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Pine Mountain Fire Road 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 138 min of walking

  6. Helen Markt Falls–Alpine Lake, 10 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 110 min of walking

  7. Bon Tempe Lake–Lake Lagunitas, 7 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Dawn Falls–Bon Tempe Lake, 7 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 115 min of walking

  9. Verna Dunshee Viewpoint–Bon Tempe Lake, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 107 min of walking

  10. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 132 min of walking

  11. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 130 min of walking

  12. Conifer Fire Road & Porcupine Trail via White Hill Fire Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 54 min of walking