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. 5220-110 & National Forest Development Road 5220 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 120 min of walking

  2. Forest Road 4110-123 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 206 min of walking

  3. 5220-310–Blowout Mountain Trail #1318, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:35 PM
    3. Head back8:50 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 160 min of walking

  4. 4100-116 & 4100-119 via 4100-130 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car11:52 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 11:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1830 ft climb · 399 min of walking

  5. Pacific Crest Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  6. National Forest Development Road 4111 & National Forest Development Road 5250-1 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 8:16 PM

    1. Be there8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Dark9:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Forest Road 5403-210–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM — 16 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Stampede Pass & 5400-332 via Pacific Crest Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  9. Lizard Lake–Forest Road 5403-105 Loop, 5 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM — 15 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  10. Forest Road 4110-140–Forest Road 4110-141, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:35 PM
    3. Head back8:50 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 221 min of walking

  11. Forest Road 4100-126 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 99 min of walking

  12. Forest Road 5230 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 112 min of walking