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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. North Bulldog Mine Road 0 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Phon D Sutton 2 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. North Cortez Road 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:39 PM
    5. Dark7:14 PM

    Back at your car by 7:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 72 min of walking

  4. Channel Trail–Crismon Wash Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  5. Blevins Trail–Moon Rock Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Moon Rock Trail & Talon Trail via Pass Mountain Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Deer Tanks Loop #306 3.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:29 PM

    1. Be there6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Dark7:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. South Cat Peak–Bulldog Saddle Trail Loop, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:09 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  9. Gold Link Trail Loop 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 66 min of walking

  10. Merkle Hills–Merkle Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:05 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Chain Fruit Trail–Lost Sheep Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:16 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking

  12. County Line Trail–Ruidoso Trail Loop, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset6:49 PM
    3. Head back7:04 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:15 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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