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. Lady Bird Grove & Lady Bird Grove Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

  2. Redwood Creek Trail 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car10:27 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1220 ft climb · 236 min of walking

  3. Lost Man Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 103 min of walking

  4. Elam Creek Loop & McArthur Creek Loop Loop 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 8:12 PM

    1. Be there8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Dark9:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Coastal Trail Skunk Cabbage section via California Coastal Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

  6. McArthur Creek Loop 3 mi away

    Be there by 8:12 PM

    1. Be there8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Dark9:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Redwood Creek 3 mi away

    Leave by 8:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  8. Freshwater Lagoon–Redwood Creek, 4 lakes 3 mi away

    Be there by 8:12 PM

    1. Be there8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Dark9:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. T500 Road & T710 Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark9:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Miner's Ridge Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car10:53 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 246 min of walking

  11. 44 Creek Loop 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 8:12 PM

    1. Be there8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Dark9:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Fern Canyon–Gold Bluffs Beach, 4 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car11:13 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 11:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 291 min of walking