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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Swans Mill Pond–Swan Loop Road, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car12:13 AM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 12:13 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 402 min of walking

  2. Swan Loop Road 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car11:58 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 11:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 372 min of walking

  3. Cherry Creek Falls Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  4. Burnt Cedar 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  5. Cherry Lake 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:39 PM
    3. Head back8:54 PM
    4. At your car10:51 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 239 min of walking

  6. Creekside Trail 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 8:20 PM

    1. Be there8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Dark9:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Ozimandias Falls & Cherry Lake via Cherry Valley Truck Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car12:08 AM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 12:08 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 405 min of walking

  8. Lake Hannan 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 123 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Lake Fontal & Lake Hannan 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:40 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 93 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Marckworth State Forest Viewpoint via Stossel Creek Road Northeast 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 102 min of walking

  11. Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 60 min of walking

  12. Sadie Falls via Swan Loop Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:40 PM
    3. Head back8:55 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 84 min of walking