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.

1 of 12 spots
  1. Madrone Path via Great Loop Trail 0 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Dixon Ridge Fire Road 0 mi away

    Be there by 6:52 PM

    1. Be there6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Dark7:39 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:39 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. El Mirador & Fire Road 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 9 min of walking

  4. Barnabe Mountain Fire Road–Dixon Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 1.1 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. Dark7:39 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 131 min of walking

  5. Conifer Fire Road & Porcupine Trail via White Hill Fire Road 1.8 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

  6. Big Rock Trail via Big Rock Ridge Fire Road 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  7. Big Rock Ridge–Big Rock Ridge Fire Road, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 109 min of walking

  8. Loma Alta Fire Road(N)/Sunrise Fire Road(S)–Oak Manor Fire Road, 3 sights 2.4 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

  9. Loma Alta–Bay Area Ridge Trail, 6 sights 2.4 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

  10. Fr Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 77 min of walking

  11. Cascade Peak–Blue Ridge Fire Road, 3 sights 2.5 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

  12. Blue Ridge Fire Road 2.7 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