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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Brightside Farm Trail & Horse-Shoe Trail 0 mi away
Be there by 7:09 PM
- Be there7:09 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Pickering Trail 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 22 min of walking
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Pickering Dam Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 48 min of walking
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Chester Valley Trail 2 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Old Forge Lake & Chester Valley Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:04 PM
- Leave trailhead6:04 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:47 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 129 min of walking
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Diamond Rock Hill & Horse-Shoe Trail 4.2 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking
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Lower Lake & Sharples Lake 5.9 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking
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Black Rock Lake–Lock 60, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking
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Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:40 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 109 min of walking
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Chapel Trail & Horse-Shoe Trail 6.9 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 74 min of walking
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Pikeland Trail 4.2 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Red Trail 5.3 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:26 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
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Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 83 min of walking