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. Bloodsucker Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 50 min of walking

  2. Lyons Creek Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Lyons Lake–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Lake Sylvia–Lake Sylvia Trail, 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Dicks Peak & Gilmore Lake via Pacific Crest Trail 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 2:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 3340 ft climb · 361 min of walking

  6. Big Hill Viewpoint & Ice House Reservoir via Ice House Union Valley Connector Trail 2 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark7:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 322 min of walking

  7. Mount Tallac & Gilmore Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2890 ft climb · 232 min of walking

  8. Gilmore Lake & Fallen Leaf Lake via Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2810 ft climb · 296 min of walking

  9. Bryan Meadow Trail & Sayles Canyon Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 271 min of walking

  10. Lake Audrian–Echo Summit Trailhead Access Spur Loop, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1400 ft climb · 222 min of walking

  11. Strawberry Pass–Buck Pasture Trail, 5 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:00 PM
    3. Head back7:15 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 82 min of walking

  12. Huckleberry Mt. & Pony Express Trail via Scout Peak Road 10 mi away

    Leave by 2:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark7:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2440 ft climb · 388 min of walking