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. Oxford Lake via Polly Ann Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

  2. Waterstone Lake–Lake Mickelson, 3 lakes 0.9 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

  3. Lake Mickelson & Tan Lake 2.4 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

  4. Bailey Lake & Scripter Park Beach 0.7 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

  5. Powell Lake–Davis Lake Beach (Residents Only), 3 beaches 0.8 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

  6. Scripter Park Beach 0.8 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

  7. Bailey Lake 1 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. Duck Lake via Polly Ann Trail 2.3 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

  9. Friendship Park Singletrack 2.8 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

  10. Lake Orion–Lake Sixteen Loop, 5 lakes 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 127 min of walking

  11. Polly Ann Trail Connector 3.2 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

  12. Paint Creek & Foley Pond via Paint Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking