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.
This week’s evenings
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Howard Cemetery Road 3.1 mi away
Leave by 5:54 PM
- Leave trailhead5:54 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking
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Maple Grove Road 0 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking
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Ready Mix Woods via mudline trail 5.5 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:15 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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mudline trail 6.2 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:16 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:05 PM
- Leave trailhead6:05 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking
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Mary Logan & Crab Orchard Greenway 5.1 mi away
Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:15 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Crab Orchard Greenway 5.1 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking
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Elkville Cemetery Road 8.4 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking
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Leave by 6:33 PM
- Leave trailhead6:33 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:16 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:16 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Makanda Pond–Horse Campground Pond Loop, 7 lakes 12.8 mi away
Leave by 6:01 PM
- Leave trailhead6:01 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 68 min of walking
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Turkey Pond–Horse Campground Pond, 5 lakes 13.8 mi away
Leave by 5:59 PM
- Leave trailhead5:59 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 71 min of walking
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Horse Campground Pond–Deer Pond, 4 lakes 13.8 mi away
Leave by 5:54 PM
- Leave trailhead5:54 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:23 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 84 min of walking