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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Leave by 7:38 PM
- Leave trailhead7:38 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
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Back at your car by 8:38 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 4:58 PM
- Leave trailhead4:58 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car10:44 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 312 min of walking
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Armstrong Connector Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 7:01 PM
- Leave trailhead7:01 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:57 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 81 min of walking
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Freel Peak–Freel Pass Loop, 7 sights 1.2 mi away
Leave by 7:47 PM
- Leave trailhead7:47 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Armstrong Pass–Armstrong Pass Trail, 4 sights 1.2 mi away
Leave by 7:46 PM
- Leave trailhead7:46 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Jobs Peak–Freel Peak, 5 summits 1.3 mi away
Leave by 5:25 PM
- Leave trailhead5:25 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car9:30 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2630 ft climb · 210 min of walking
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Leave by 7:47 PM
- Leave trailhead7:47 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Cold Creek Trail–High Meadows Road, 5 sights 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:45 PM
- Leave trailhead7:45 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car8:30 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Leave by 5:48 PM
- Leave trailhead5:48 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car9:42 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 198 min of walking
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Dennis T. Machida Memorial Greenway 2.9 mi away
Leave by 7:05 PM
- Leave trailhead7:05 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Head back8:25 PM
- At your car9:12 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 91 min of walking
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High Meadows Road 2.1 mi away
Be there by 7:50 PM
- Be there7:50 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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East Peak Lake 4.1 mi away
Be there by 7:49 PM
- Be there7:49 PM
- Sunset8:10 PM
- Dark8:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead