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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. French Canyon–Wildcat Canyon - west platform, 4 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. White Ash & Northern Red Oak via Saint Louis Canyon Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  3. Sac Canyon–Kickapoo Canyon, 3 viewpoints 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:37 PM

    1. Be there6:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Matthiessen Lake & Giant's Bathtub via Bluff Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 97 min of walking

  5. Lake Falls–Matthiessen Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:18 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

  6. Strawberry Rock via Bluff Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

  7. Bluff Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 75 min of walking

  8. Matthiessen State Park Central Road 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Cascade Falls–Devil's Paint Box, 4 rocks 0.1 mi away

    Be there by 6:37 PM

    1. Be there6:37 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Dark7:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. I & M Canal State Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  11. Saint Louis Canyon Waterfall–Gingko, 5 trees 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:29 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 37 min of walking

  12. Ottawa Canyon Waterfall–Ottawa Canyon, 3 viewpoints 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:57 PM
    3. Head back7:12 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:24 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking