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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. SMC Bikeway 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  2. 146th Street Trail & SMC Bikeway 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking

  3. Nickel Plate Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  4. Lantern Ridge Pond 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  5. Wooded Area via Nickel Plate Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  6. Valley Forge Lake 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Cheeney Creek Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

  8. Sahm Park Beach–Nickel Plate Trail, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking

  9. Lantern Ridge Pond via Nickel Plate Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Geist Reservoir 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 116 min of walking

  11. Hare Creek Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Blackbird Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint