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.

1 of 12 spots
  1. Amabilis Mountain–Amabilis summit Viewpoint, 3 summits 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:35 PM
    3. Head back8:50 PM
    4. At your car10:50 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2080 ft climb · 301 min of walking

  2. 4100-116 & 4100-119 via 4100-130 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

  3. Monahan Mountain 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 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.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 181 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Forest Road 4110-123 4 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

  5. Thorp Mountain–4824-115, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:39 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2420 ft climb · 290 min of walking

  6. Blowout Mountain Trail #1318–Forest Road 4110-119, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 89 min of walking

  7. Forest Road 5403-315–National Forest Development Road 4111, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car10:31 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 241 min of walking

  8. National Forest Development Road 4111 via Pacific Crest Trail 6.7 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. National Forest Development Road 4111–National Forest Development Road 5250-1, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car11:06 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 304 min of walking

  10. Forest Road 4110-140–Forest Road 4110-141, 3 sights 5 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 6.5 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. Lizard Lake & Forest Road 5403-105 via Pacific Crest Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:36 PM
    3. Head back8:51 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark9:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 83 min of walking