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. Iron Horse Trail 0.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:56 PM

    1. Be there7:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Dark8:45 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:45 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Blue Oak Trail–Mariposa Trail, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 16 min of walking

  3. Cottonwood Trail–Lone Oak Trail, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 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 · 7 min of walking

  4. Costa Peak–Maricich Lagoon, 6 lakes 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 157 min of walking

  5. Maricich Lagoon–Sindicich Lagoon 1, 9 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 36 min of walking

  6. Middle Trail 5.7 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

  7. Briones Peak–Table Top Viewpoint, 6 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 77 min of walking

  8. Lime Ridge Trail–Manzanita Trail, 3 sights 5.9 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

  9. Crystal Ranch Trail–Manzanita Trail, 4 sights 5.9 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

  10. Buckeye Ranch Trail–Sunrise Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  11. Spengler Trail Loop 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 41 min of walking

  12. Lafayette Ridge Trail & Table Top Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:16 PM
    3. Head back8:31 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 41 min of walking