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. Maynard Lake & Pennsy Greenway 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:07 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  2. Little Calumet River Levee Trail 2.6 mi away

    Be there by 6:31 PM

    1. Be there6:31 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Dark7:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Clayhole Lake–Maynard Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

  4. Pennsy Greenway 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Sportsmen Club Lake & Monon Trail via Little Calumet River Levee Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:11 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Monon Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Sauk Trail Lake & Thorn Creek Red Paved Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:15 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Green Lake via Pennsy Greenway 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:21 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  10. Fisher Street Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:27 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  11. Thorn Creek Green Paved Spur 0 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking

  12. Calumet River 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

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