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. River to River Greenway 0 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Pickerel Lake–Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

  3. Rogers Lake 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:28 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

  4. East Thomas Lake via Big Rivers Regional Trail 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

  5. Fish Lake–Hay Lake, 3 lakes 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

  6. Mendota-Lebanon Hills Greenway 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:26 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Treetop Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:34 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  8. Carlson Lake–Frog Swamp, 4 lakes 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  9. Blackhawk Lake–Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint, 3 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Head back7:23 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:37 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  10. Big Rivers Regional Trail Loop 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Highline Trail 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:09 PM
    3. Dark7:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Big Rivers Regional Viewpoint via Big Rivers Regional Trail 2.4 mi away

    Be there by 6:48 PM

    1. Be there6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:08 PM
    3. Dark7:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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