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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Stanford Rock–Barker Pass, 3 summits 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 265 min of walking

  2. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Ellis Lake & Ellis Peak Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Sourdough Hill–Richardson Lake, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Buck Lake–Ellis Lake, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Ellis Peak & Ellis Peak Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Bear Lake–Ellis Peak Trail, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Ellis Peak Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Upper Mountain Viewpoint–Quail Lake, 6 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Richardson Lake–Cothrin Cove, 7 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Twin Peaks via Pacific Crest Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset8:11 PM
    3. Head back8:26 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 168 min of walking

  12. Lake Louise–Richardson Lake, 8 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:40 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 239 min of walking