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 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 91 min of walking

  2. Ronald Reagan Bike Path 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

  3. Heron Tale Trail & Blue Heron Park 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Ronald Regan Parkway Trail 3.4 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

  5. Eagle Creek–Fallen Officer Memorial Tree, 3 sights 3.4 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

  6. Bicentennial Trail & Woodhaven Walking Trail 2.9 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

  7. Clark Creek Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 187 min of walking

  8. Vandalia Rail Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  9. Blue Heron Lake–Vandalia Rail Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 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 · 44 min of walking

  10. Klondike Pond–Vandalia Rail Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 191 min of walking

  11. Vandalia Trail 4.6 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

  12. White Lick Trail South 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 53 min of walking