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. Northwood Lake–French Park Beach, 3 beaches 3.2 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

  2. Bass Lake via Trojan Trail 3.3 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

  3. Edward Lake–Northwood Lake, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 261 min of walking

  4. 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

  5. South West Trail Loop 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 198 min of walking

  6. Schmidt Lake–Northwood Lake, 4 lakes 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 251 min of walking

  7. Bassett Creek Regional Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 153 min of walking

  8. Medicine Lake–Northwood Lake, 4 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 42 min of walking

  9. Medicine Lake Regional Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  10. Palmer Lake via Shingle Creek Regional Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:37 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:37 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

  11. Shingle Creek Regional Trail 2.8 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

  12. Rush Creek Regional Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 4:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car10:09 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 318 min of walking