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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Hastings Lake & Mallard Ridge Pond 0.1 mi away
Be there by 6:33 PM
- Be there6:33 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:21 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Timber Lake 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:20 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Sand Lake via Millennium Trail 0.7 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking
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Central Marsh & Millennium Trail 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking
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McDonald Woods Lake via Millennium Trail 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking
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Jones Island Beach–Molly's Pond, 3 beaches 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:14 PM
- Leave trailhead6:14 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking
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Millennium Trail 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking
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Fourth Lake via Millennium Trail 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking
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Highland Lake–Cherry Lake, 4 lakes 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking
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Third Lake & Millennium Trail 1.4 mi away
Leave by 5:17 PM
- Leave trailhead5:17 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 151 min of walking
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Cedar Lake 2.7 mi away
Leave by 5:55 PM
- Leave trailhead5:55 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking
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PL HOA Pond #1 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:53 PM
- Head back7:08 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:21 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint