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.

1 of 12 spots
  1. Old Mare Sunset Point–Meadow Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  2. Meadow Trail–Miller Airport Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  3. Vista–Abby's Trail (320), 10 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Abby's Trail (320)–Horse Trail, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  5. Abby's Trail (330)–Haul Trail (340), 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 32 min of walking

  6. Horse Trail (380)–Rouse Trail (430), 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 163 min of walking

  7. Appaloosa Spur Trail–Buckskin Trail [Yellow], 4 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 61 min of walking

  8. Frankfort Mineral Springs–Mineral Springs, 5 sights 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 231 min of walking

  9. Airport West Trail (110)–Horse Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  10. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 7 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 136 min of walking

  11. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 6 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 204 min of walking

  12. Group Camping Area Lake–Appaloosa Spur Trail, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking