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 5:32 PM
- Leave trailhead5:32 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 148 min of walking
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Jay Lake 0 mi away
Leave by 4:23 PM
- Leave trailhead4:23 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car9:44 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 287 min of walking
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Startup Mountain 1.5 mi away
Be there by 6:49 PM
- Be there6:49 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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HK Mainline 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:25 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:25 PM — 15 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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PT Mainline 3.1 mi away
Be there by 6:48 PM
- Be there6:48 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Chaplain Mainline 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:08 PM
- Leave trailhead6:08 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:57 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 74 min of walking
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Explorer Falls–Explorer Falls Top, 3 viewpoints 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 76 min of walking
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Shaw Lake 3.4 mi away
Leave by 5:39 PM
- Leave trailhead5:39 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 130 min of walking
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Leave by 5:43 PM
- Leave trailhead5:43 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 124 min of walking
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Leave by 5:42 PM
- Leave trailhead5:42 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 126 min of walking
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Leave by 5:44 PM
- Leave trailhead5:44 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 122 min of walking
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Lake Bronson Club Beach 0.3 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 14 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking