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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Legacy Park–Phase 2: Green, 3 sights 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  2. Waterford Pond–7 Mile Road Park Beach, 3 beaches 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. M-5 to I-275 Metro Trail connector 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  4. Mud Pond & M-5 to I-275 Metro Trail connector 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

  5. The Boulder–Waterford Pond, 3 beaches 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

  6. Large Boulder–Waterford Pond, 3 beaches 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 60 min of walking

  7. Beech Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  8. Wetland Viewpoint via Beech Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  9. I-275 Metro Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  10. Phoenix Lake via I-275 Metro Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  11. Upper Straits Lake–Middle Straits Lake, 5 lakes 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

  12. Woodpecker Lake–Flood Water Spot, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 95 min of walking