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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. B & O Trail & B&O Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 276 min of walking

  2. Ronald Reagan Bike Path 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car10:31 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 298 min of walking

  3. Clark Creek Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

  4. Sugar Grove Trail–Vandalia Rail Trail, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 min of walking

  5. Vandalia Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 77 min of walking

  6. Klondike Pond Loop via Vandalia Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking

  7. Ronald Regan Parkway Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Eagle Creek–Fallen Officer Memorial Tree, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car11:17 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    8.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 398 min of walking

  9. Bicentennial Trail & Woodhaven Walking Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  10. Lilly Reflecting Pond–Eagle Creek Park Beach, 3 beaches 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

  11. Lilly Lake–Blue Trail, 4 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Water Fowl Sanctuary–Lilly Lake, 7 lakes 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking