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 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking
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Branched Oak Lake 6.7 mi away
Leave by 7:03 PM
- Leave trailhead7:03 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Fallbrook Trail via Alvo Road Trail 9.5 mi away
Leave by 5:51 PM
- Leave trailhead5:51 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car8:58 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 152 min of walking
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Leave by 7:03 PM
- Leave trailhead7:03 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Highlands Trail Loop 9.1 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Fleming Woods Loop 9.1 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Duck Pond 9.2 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Oak Creek–Oak Lake, 3 lakes 10.3 mi away
Leave by 5:15 PM
- Leave trailhead5:15 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car9:37 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 227 min of walking
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Superior Street Trail 10.3 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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1st Street Trail 10.3 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Fallbrook Trail 9.7 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Holmes Lake Park Beach–Penguin Pool, 3 beaches 12.5 mi away
Leave by 5:20 PM
- Leave trailhead5:20 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car9:28 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 213 min of walking