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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Orlabor Gateway Trail 1 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Neal Smith Trail 2.4 mi away
Be there by 6:50 PM
- Be there6:50 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 6:50 PM
- Be there6:50 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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High Trestle Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Pin Oak via Northwest Cherry Creek Lane 1 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking
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Northwest Lakeshore Drive 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car8:13 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 96 min of walking
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Northwest Cherry Creek Lane Loop 1.2 mi away
Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking
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Leave by 4:56 PM
- Leave trailhead4:56 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car9:16 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 224 min of walking
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Gay Lea Wilson Trail 1.1 mi away
Leave by 4:11 PM
- Leave trailhead4:11 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car10:01 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 316 min of walking
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Saylorville Lake–Fisher Lake, 6 lakes 2.5 mi away
Leave by 3:40 PM
- Leave trailhead3:40 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car10:41 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
7.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 386 min of walking
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Fisher Lake & Orlabor Gateway Trail 1.1 mi away
Leave by 5:37 PM
- Leave trailhead5:37 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car8:37 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 145 min of walking
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Snyder Pond–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 3.5 mi away
Leave by 3:47 PM
- Leave trailhead3:47 PM
- Sunset7:10 PM
- Head back7:25 PM
- At your car10:28 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 366 min of walking