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 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:12 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Sun Circle Trail / Maricopa Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:07 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Freestone Pond via North Freestone Park Loop 3.3 mi away
Leave by 5:54 PM
- Leave trailhead5:54 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking
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Ashley Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking
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Consolidated Canal Path 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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Ruby Lake via Maricopa Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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Be there by 6:30 PM
- Be there6:30 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Sun Circle Trail 5.7 mi away
Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking
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Crossroads Park Lake & Eastern Canal Trail 6.1 mi away
Leave by 6:07 PM
- Leave trailhead6:07 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking
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Pond #2–Pond #3, 6 lakes 6.7 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:14 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:14 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Eastern Canal Trail 6.2 mi away
Leave by 6:01 PM
- Leave trailhead6:01 PM
- Sunset6:50 PM
- Head back7:05 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking