Sunset hikes near Elwood, ks
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.
This week’s evenings
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Rock Island Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 5:51 PM
- Leave trailhead5:51 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:43 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 137 min of walking
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Patee Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 55 min of walking
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Bartlet Branch Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 5:19 PM
- Leave trailhead5:19 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car9:20 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 205 min of walking
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Riverwalk Beach–Comeback Loop, 8 sights 1.6 mi away
Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:49 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Corby Pond–Corby South, 3 sights 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking
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Riverwalk Beach 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking
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Valencia 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Comeback–Low Rider, 3 sights 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:40 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Downs Drive 5.7 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking
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Brownie Trail–Girl Scout Trail, 3 sights 3.6 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:21 PM
- Head back7:36 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:48 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Lanowa & Logan's Run 4 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Area Access Trail & Multi-Use Trail B 14.7 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:49 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 53 min of walking