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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Benches Viewpoint–Serene Lakes Loop, 3 sights 2.9 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car8:56 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Hewlett Rim Trail 3.5 mi away
Leave by 7:49 PM
- Leave trailhead7:49 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Cascade Lakes & Palisades Creek Trail 0.6 mi away
Be there by 7:53 PM
- Be there7:53 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Rowton–Benches Viewpoint, 6 sights 4.6 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car8:42 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:42 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 35 min of walking
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Mount Disney via Switchback 4.6 mi away
Leave by 7:38 PM
- Leave trailhead7:38 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 21 min of walking
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Switchback 4.6 mi away
Leave by 7:38 PM
- Leave trailhead7:38 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 23 min of walking
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Overland Trail & Switchback 4.6 mi away
Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car8:58 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 72 min of walking
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Crows Nest & Switchback 4.6 mi away
Leave by 7:31 PM
- Leave trailhead7:31 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car8:39 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:39 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 33 min of walking
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Lake Sterling 4.7 mi away
Leave by 7:44 PM
- Leave trailhead7:44 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 17 min of walking
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Walker Mine Trail 5.9 mi away
Be there by 7:53 PM
- Be there7:53 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:43 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lower Lola Montez Lake–Lily Pond, 4 sights 4.2 mi away
Leave by 7:29 PM
- Leave trailhead7:29 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car8:48 PM
- Dark8:43 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 44 min of walking
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Signal Hill–Snowshed, 8 lakes 6.8 mi away
Leave by 7:01 PM
- Leave trailhead7:01 PM
- Sunset8:13 PM
- Head back8:28 PM
- At your car9:01 PM
- Dark8:42 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 84 min of walking