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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Caples Crest–Carson Emigrant National Recreational Trail Loop, 10 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 248 min of walking

  2. Thunder Mountain–Caples Crest, 7 sights 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 224 min of walking

  3. Castle Point Trail–Forbidden Forest, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:03 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 198 min of walking

  4. Castle Point–Castle Point Trail, 3 sights 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 196 min of walking

  5. Kirkwood Lake & Kirkwood Lake Loop 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  6. Lake Margaret–Kirkwood Lake, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Strawberry Pass–Buck Pasture Trail, 5 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:39 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  8. Showers Lake–Little Round Top Trail Loop, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Carson Pass & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. 10N01 & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Stevens Peak & Schneider Camp Trail via Pacific Crest Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Round Lake–Dardanelles Lake, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint