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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walking

  2. Equestrian Viewpoint & Equestrian Trail via Mountain Bike Trail 1.1 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.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walking

  3. Mountain Bike Viewpoint–Rock Garden Loop, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 44 min of walking

  4. Equestrian Trail 1.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Robinson Lake–Mountain Bike Trail, 4 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 car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  6. Mountain Bike Trail 2 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Pontiac Lake & Equestrian Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 51 min of walking

  8. Hess-Hathaway Park Sunset Point 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 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.

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

  9. Maceday Lake 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 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.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Hill Climb Rest Area & Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area Beach via Mountain Bike Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Loon Lake–Watkins Lake, 4 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 251 min of walking

  12. Watkins Lake & Clam Lake 3 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead