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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Shin-Ga-Wa-Sa Nature Trail 1.2 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Creekmoor Lake Loop 3 mi away
Be there by 7:00 PM
- Be there7:00 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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Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Little Blue Bike Trail & Longview Lake Trail 0.2 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Oakwood Lake Loop 5.6 mi away
Be there by 7:00 PM
- Be there7:00 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:47 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Bethany Falls-Middle Creek Limestone outcrop & Winterset LS Cliffs via Rock Island Trail 6.3 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 76 min of walking
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Longview Farm HOA Path 4.3 mi away
Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 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 — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Rock Island Trail 5 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 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 — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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HOP Loop 6.6 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking
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Alex George Lake & Badger via Stonewall 5.6 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car8:13 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking
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Stonewall 5.9 mi away
Leave by 6:23 PM
- Leave trailhead6:23 PM
- Sunset7:20 PM
- Head back7:35 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark7:47 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 75 min of walking