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. Schwanze Lake & Frog Pond 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 84 min of walking

  2. Long Lake–Galaxie Park Lake, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:34 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:34 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Frog Pond 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 85 min of walking

  4. Horseshoe Lake 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

  5. Erickson Pond & North Creek Greenway 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 89 min of walking

  6. Innisfree Lake 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  7. East Lake–Cobblestone Lake, 3 lakes 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

  8. Cobblestone Lake 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Head back7:20 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:34 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  9. O'Brien Lake–Marsh Lake, 6 lakes 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Marsh Lake–Schulze Lake, 5 lakes 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:44 PM

    1. Be there6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Valley Lake & Valley Lake Park Beach 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

  12. Valley Lake Park Beach 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:04 PM
    3. Head back7:19 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:33 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

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