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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Ruby Jack Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Frisco Greenway Trail & Turkey Creek Trail 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Elm Road & Fountain Road 5 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking
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Cardinal Valley Habitat Trail 4.4 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Diamond Grove Prairie Natural Area Sunset Point 11.4 mi away
Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Thom Station Trail 11.3 mi away
Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car8:08 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking
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Hillview Road 12.5 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Landreth Loop 10.5 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Homestead & Rough Rider Ridge Loop 21.1 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:19 PM
- Head back7:34 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking
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Path of the Sky People–Sandstone Trail, 3 sights 24.6 mi away
Be there by 6:59 PM
- Be there6:59 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Path of the Sky People & White Connector 4 24.6 mi away
Be there by 6:59 PM
- Be there6:59 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Prairie State Park–Drovers Trail, 3 sights 25.1 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 89 min of walking