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. Forest Route 5N04 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Forest Route 5N87 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 25 min of walking

  3. Forest Route 5N09 & Forest Route 5N87 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. County Line Trail–Forest Route 6N06, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 3:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1640 ft climb · 298 min of walking

  5. Forest Route 5N14 & Forest Route 6N95 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Dark7:28 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:28 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Rock Lake–Duck Lake Bypass Trail, 4 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 353 min of walking

  7. Union Reservoir–Rock Lake, 8 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 850 ft climb · 276 min of walking

  8. Inspiration Point–Lake Alpine, 8 sights 9 mi away

    Leave by 3:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1380 ft climb · 374 min of walking

  9. Summit Lake–Elephant Rock Lake, 3 lakes 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 63 min of walking

  10. Forest Route 6N84 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 49 min of walking

  11. Forest Route 7N27 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walking

  12. Spicer Meadow Reservoir–Forest Route 7N38, 3 sights 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 223 min of walking