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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146th Street Trail & SMC Bikeway 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car9:02 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 124 min of walking
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Geist Reservoir & Geist Greenway 3.3 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:13 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walking
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Nickel Plate Trail 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:22 PM
- Leave trailhead7:22 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Lantern Ridge Pond 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:22 PM
- Leave trailhead7:22 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Wooded Area via Nickel Plate Trail 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:22 PM
- Leave trailhead7:22 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Sahm Park Beach–Nickel Plate Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car9:07 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 135 min of walking
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Lantern Ridge Pond 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:30 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking
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HSE XC Course 1.4 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:11 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
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Geist Greenway 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking
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SMC Bikeway 4.1 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:36 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking
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Valley Forge Lake 5 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Cheeney Creek Trail 6.3 mi away
Leave by 7:18 PM
- Leave trailhead7:18 PM
- Sunset7:45 PM
- Head back8:00 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint