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 7 spots
  1. Sauk Rail Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 122 min of walking

  2. Swan Lake & Sauk Rail Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 85 min of walking

  3. Russell White Nature Trail & Union Avenue 14.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:20 PM
    3. Head back7:35 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:48 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  4. Upland Avenue 28.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. 340th Street 33.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  6. Raccoon River Valley Trail 36.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  7. Spring Lake & Spring Lake Trails 41.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:46 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint