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. Mount Trashmore–Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook Loop, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:32 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walking

  2. Mount Trashmore Scenic Overlook–Cedar River Trail, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:24 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

  3. Bever Park Trail & Interurban Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking

  4. Cedar River Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:25 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  5. Prairie Park Fishery–Ephemeral Pond, 3 lakes 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking

  6. Locust via Sac & Fox Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:41 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Bowling Street Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  8. Ephemeral Pond & Ash via Sac & Fox Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:31 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  9. Robbins Lake & Edgewood Trail via Ellis Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

  10. Sinclair Detention Basin & Cedar River Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  11. Cedar Lake & Cedar Valley Nature Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Head back7:22 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  12. Cedar Valley Nature Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:35 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking