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. Johnson Road Trail via Skiles Test Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

  2. Charlevoix Lake & Johnson Road Trail via Fall Creek Parkway Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  3. Sahm Park Beach–Nickel Plate Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Nickel Plate Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Wooded Area–Sahm Park Beach, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 116 min of walking

  6. Lake Maxinhall & Nickel Plate Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  7. 62nd Street Multi Use Path 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  8. Nickel Plate Railroad 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  9. Lake Kesslerwood & Fall Creek Parkway Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 223 min of walking

  10. Lake Kesslerwood & Fall Creek Parkway Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 172 min of walking

  11. Fall Creek Parkway Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

  12. Monon Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 274 min of walking