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. Butterfly Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  2. Broom Sedge Loop Trail–Old Field Loop Trail, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  3. Washington Grove Forest Preserve - West Woods & Washington Grove Forest Preserve - East Woods via 4th Avenue 1.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:51 PM

    1. Be there6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. ICC Trail–Intercounty Connector Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 138 min of walking

  5. Lake Bernard Frank–ICC Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  6. Lake Needwood–Westside Viewpoint, 7 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 327 min of walking

  7. Sunfish Pond & ICC Trail via Kengla Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  8. Lake Frank Overlook–Lake Bernard Frank, 4 lakes 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  9. Study Pond & Sunfish Pond via Wildflower Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

  10. ICC Trail & Intercounty Connector Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:10 PM
    3. Head back7:25 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 84 min of walking

  11. Centre Pond–Gaither Pond, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Piccard Pond–Gaither Pond, 3 lakes 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:11 PM
    3. Head back7:26 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:38 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint