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. Waterstone Lake–Lake Mickelson, 3 lakes 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Lake Mickelson & Tan Lake 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Oxford Lake via Polly Ann Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  4. Powell Lake–Davis Lake Beach (Residents Only), 3 beaches 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking

  5. Scripter Park Beach 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

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

  6. Bailey Lake 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Bailey Lake 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Heron Hollow Pond & Bullfrog Bog 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 129 min of walking

  9. Duck Lake via Polly Ann Trail 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:16 PM

    1. Be there7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Dark8:04 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Upper Bushman Lake via Independence North 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  11. Friendship Park Singletrack 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

  12. Polly Ann Trail Connector 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking