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.

1 of 12 spots
  1. Waterford Oaks Viewpoint & Waterford Oaks Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

  2. Otter Lake 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

  3. Silver Lake–Scott Lake, 3 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  4. Loon Lake & Silver Lake via Hawthorne Park Drive 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Hess-Hathaway Park Sunset Point 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Union Lake–Green Lake, 3 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  7. Watkins Lake–Silver Lake, 3 lakes 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

  8. Scott Lake 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

  9. Woodhull Lake 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  10. Huntoon Lake 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

  11. Clam Lake Loop 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

  12. Crescent Lake 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking