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. French Park Beach–Bassett Creek Regional Trail, 3 sights 0 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 0.2 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. Bass Lake via Trojan Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

  4. Schmidt Lake via Trojan Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

  5. Back 40–Sweeney Lake, 12 lakes 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

  6. Edward Lake–French Park Beach, 4 sights 0 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

  7. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 274 min of walking

  8. Lake Camelot–French Park Beach, 5 sights 0 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

  9. Snyder Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 0 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

  10. Medicine Lake–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  11. Eagle Lake–Pike Lake, 3 lakes 0.2 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

  12. Parkers Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 211 min of walking