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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Forest Route 17N07 0 mi away
Be there by 8:11 PM
- Be there8:11 PM
- Sunset8:32 PM
- Dark9:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Forest Route 16N20 2.9 mi away
Leave by 8:00 PM
- Leave trailhead8:00 PM
- Sunset8:31 PM
- Head back8:46 PM
- At your car9:08 PM
- Dark9:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking
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Forest Route 16N21 5.1 mi away
Leave by 7:51 PM
- Leave trailhead7:51 PM
- Sunset8:31 PM
- Head back8:46 PM
- At your car9:00 PM
- Dark9:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 34 min of walking
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17N41 5.7 mi away
Leave by 7:37 PM
- Leave trailhead7:37 PM
- Sunset8:32 PM
- Head back8:47 PM
- At your car9:27 PM
- Dark9:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 75 min of walking
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Fox Ridge Road Spur K & Fox Ridge Road 6 mi away
Be there by 8:11 PM
- Be there8:11 PM
- Sunset8:31 PM
- Dark9:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 9:02 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 8:11 PM
- Be there8:11 PM
- Sunset8:31 PM
- Dark9:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 9:02 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Muzzleloader Road Spur C & Muzzleloader Road 8.7 mi away
Leave by 8:09 PM
- Leave trailhead8:09 PM
- Sunset8:31 PM
- Head back8:46 PM
- At your car8:48 PM
- Dark9:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:48 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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16N23 9.3 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset8:32 PM
- Head back8:47 PM
- At your car10:06 PM
- Dark9:03 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1290 ft climb · 196 min of walking
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Blue Dog Road–Blue Ridge Road Spur E, 3 sights 10.3 mi away
Leave by 5:38 PM
- Leave trailhead5:38 PM
- Sunset8:31 PM
- Head back8:46 PM
- At your car12:02 AM
- Dark9:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 12:02 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 349 min of walking
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Muslatt Mountain Road Spur N 10 mi away
Leave by 8:09 PM
- Leave trailhead8:09 PM
- Sunset8:31 PM
- Head back8:46 PM
- At your car8:49 PM
- Dark9:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:49 PM — 13 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking
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Ship Mountain Road Spur S 10.5 mi away
Be there by 8:11 PM
- Be there8:11 PM
- Sunset8:31 PM
- Dark9:02 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 9:02 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Feather Canyon Road–Forest Route 17N22, 3 sights 11.2 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset8:32 PM
- Head back8:47 PM
- At your car9:29 PM
- Dark9:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 94 min of walking