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. SMC Bikeway 1.3 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 1.7 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 0.2 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 0.7 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 0.7 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 2.9 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 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  8. Sahm Park Beach–Nickel Plate Trail, 3 sights 0.7 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 1.2 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. White River Greenway 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  11. Monon Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:51 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 345 min of walking

  12. Geist Reservoir 5.5 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