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. 150 Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 265 min of walking

  2. Shin-Ga-Wa-Sa Nature Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

  3. Creekmoor Lake Loop 3 mi away

    Be there by 7:00 PM

    1. Be there7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Longview Lake–Little Blue River Lakes, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Little Blue Bike Trail & Longview Lake Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Oakwood Lake Loop 5.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:00 PM

    1. Be there7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Dark7:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  8. Longview Farm HOA Path 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  9. Bethany Falls Limestone sidehills & Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Rock Island Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. HOP Loop 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

  12. Hertha-Bethany Falls-Winterset Limestone Outcrop–Alex George Lake, 9 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

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

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 223 min of walking