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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Great Seneca Highway Sidepath 3 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Johns Hopkins Drive Sidepath 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking
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Muddy Branch Greenway Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Butterfly Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Lake Varuna & Muddy Branch Greenway Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Lake Placid–Inspiration Lake, 5 lakes 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Washington Grove Forest Preserve - West Woods & Washington Grove Forest Preserve - East Woods via 4th Avenue 2.6 mi away
Be there by 6:49 PM
- Be there6:49 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:36 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lake Whetstone 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Seneca Greenway Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
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Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:36 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking