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. Grey Sunset Point–Ellicott Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2250 ft climb · 230 min of walking

  2. 12N47 2 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Lookout Mountain via Onion Valley Road 2 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Onion Valley Road via Plum Creek Road 2 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. South Fork Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 3:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 288 min of walking

  6. Ellicott Trail & Grey Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2090 ft climb · 192 min of walking

  7. Plum Creek Sunset Point & Onion Valley Road via Plum Creek Road 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. 12N51 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Onion Valley Road 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. 13N71 & South Fork Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 123 min of walking

  11. 13N71 & South Creek Road 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 119 min of walking

  12. Dry Lakes Trail–South Creek Road, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Head back7:18 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 129 min of walking