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. French Park Beach–Bassett Creek Regional Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 241 min of walking

  2. Northwood Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

  3. Back 40–Sweeney Lake, 12 lakes 1.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:55 PM

    1. Be there6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Ski Jump Pond–45 North Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Wirth Pond & 45 North Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:36 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. 45 North Trail–Dead Dog, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:55 PM

    1. Be there6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Wirth Lake–Bassett Creek Lagoons, 6 lakes 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:55 PM

    1. Be there6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Bassett Creek Lagoons–Bassett Creek, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:55 PM

    1. Be there6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Edward Lake–French Park Beach, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 252 min of walking

  10. Lake Camelot–French Park Beach, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 245 min of walking

  11. Snyder Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car10:36 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 373 min of walking

  12. Eagle Lake–Pike Lake, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 151 min of walking