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. Driftless Horse Trail via Military Ridge State Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

  2. Driftless Horse Trail 0 mi away

    Be there by 6:41 PM

    1. Be there6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Dark7:30 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:30 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Yellowstone State Wildlife Area Beach–Savanna Loop Loop, 4 sights 17.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Yellowstone Lake–Yellowstone State Wildlife Area Beach, 3 beaches 17.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 49 min of walking

  5. Windy Ridge Trail 17.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 52 min of walking

  6. Yellowstone Lake 17.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:29 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  7. Cheese Country Trail 18.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:01 PM
    3. Head back7:16 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:30 PM

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

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 136 min of walking

  8. Belmont Mound State Park Viewpoint 23.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:02 PM
    3. Head back7:17 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:31 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 63 min of walking

  9. David Canny Rountree Branch Trail–Knoll Wood Single Track Trail, 3 sights 27.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:42 PM

    1. Be there6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Rountree Branch Trail 29.9 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Mound View Single Track Trail & Prairie View Trail 30.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Knoll Wood Single Track Trail–Pioneer Trail, 3 sights 31 mi away

    Be there by 6:43 PM

    1. Be there6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:03 PM
    3. Dark7:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead