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. The Tubes 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint & Yellow Trail 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Del Reeves Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Kongscut Mountain–Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint, 5 viewpoints 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car10:53 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 305 min of walking

  5. Ricciardi Open Space Viewpoint–Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  6. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint Loop via Old New London Turnpike 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  7. Old New London Turnpike 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 128 min of walking

  8. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint & Yellow Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 119 min of walking

  9. Cascade & Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 114 min of walking

  10. Meshomasic State Forest Viewpoint 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 48 min of walking

  11. Car Wreck & Yellow Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  12. White Viewpoint–Red Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking