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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2nd Lake–Fern Lake, 5 sights 0 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Main Trail 13.4 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 65 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Northwest 50th Road 17.8 mi away
Be there by 6:59 PM
- Be there6:59 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Northwest 110th Lane & Northwest 70th Road 21.5 mi away
Be there by 6:58 PM
- Be there6:58 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Coyote Trail–Drovers Trail, 4 sights 22.8 mi away
Be there by 6:58 PM
- Be there6:58 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Prairie State Park–Drovers Trail, 3 sights 23.3 mi away
Leave by 6:14 PM
- Leave trailhead6:14 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 89 min of walking
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Coyote Trail & Gayfeather Trail 23 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Path of the Sky People & White Connector 4 25 mi away
Be there by 6:58 PM
- Be there6:58 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Bushwhacker Lake 24.3 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Northwest 60th Lane 25.6 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Northwest 85th Road 25.2 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:44 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Forest Trail 28.1 mi away
Be there by 6:59 PM
- Be there6:59 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead