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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Bender Park Beach 2.9 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Grant Park Beach via Seven Bridges Trail 0.7 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Seminary Woods–Grant Park Beach, 4 beaches 0.7 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 38 min of walking
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Leave by 4:45 PM
- Leave trailhead4:45 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car8:49 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 209 min of walking
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Storm Retention Basin 2.9 mi away
Leave by 5:15 PM
- Leave trailhead5:15 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 151 min of walking
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Grant Park Beach 1.1 mi away
Leave by 5:44 PM
- Leave trailhead5:44 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 92 min of walking
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Bender Park Beach 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:22 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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WE Energies Trail 4.3 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:20 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Caledonia Conservancy Greenspace Trail 5.2 mi away
Leave by 6:10 PM
- Leave trailhead6:10 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking
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Racine MRK Trail 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking
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Mud Lake 8.2 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking
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Tifton Woods 8.6 mi away
Leave by 6:22 PM
- Leave trailhead6:22 PM
- Sunset6:51 PM
- Head back7:06 PM
- At your car7:15 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint