Sunset hikes near Lake Cavanaugh, wa
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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Mainline Road via Jim Creek 12 Road 8.1 mi away
Leave by 7:16 PM
- Leave trailhead7:16 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark8:17 PM
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Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Mainline Road 8.6 mi away
Leave by 7:23 PM
- Leave trailhead7:23 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:17 PM
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Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 16 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Armstrong 8.7 mi away
Leave by 7:22 PM
- Leave trailhead7:22 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
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Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Jordan Ponds & Mainline Road 9.8 mi away
Be there by 7:25 PM
- Be there7:25 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Dark8:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Centennial Trail Beach via Whitehorse Trail 7.2 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:52 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 102 min of walking
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Twin Lakes & National Forest Development Road 035 10.4 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark8:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 92 min of walking
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Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:39 PM
- Dark8:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 89 min of walking
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Centennial Trail 11.4 mi away
Be there by 7:26 PM
- Be there7:26 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 7:14 PM
- Leave trailhead7:14 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
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Fortson Mill Ponds via Whitehorse Trail 12.8 mi away
Leave by 4:21 PM
- Leave trailhead4:21 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car10:59 PM
- Dark8:17 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 363 min of walking
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Centennial Trail Beach & Centennial Trail 10.7 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:18 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Zen 14.8 mi away
Be there by 7:26 PM
- Be there7:26 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead