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. Lower Trout Lake & Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Beach 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

  2. Trout Creek & Hawthorn Pond 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 69 min of walking

  3. Hawthorn Pond 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  4. Paint Creek–Lower Trout Lake, 4 lakes 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 103 min of walking

  5. Polly Ann Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking

  6. Sargent Creek 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 41 min of walking

  7. Buckhorn Lake 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  8. Lake Orion–Long Lake, 7 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:59 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 379 min of walking

  9. Elkhorn Lake–Buckhorn Lake, 4 lakes 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

  10. Bald Mountain State Recreation Area Beach–LOHS Bald Mountain Connector, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Red Trail Loop 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walking

  12. Miller Lake 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 115 min of walking