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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Mount Morrison Trail 9.5 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Mount Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 7.4 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Meadow Viewpoint–Meadow Trail Loop, 4 sights 7.4 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Devil's Elbow Trail–Meadow Trail, 3 sights 7.6 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Two Dog Viewpoint via Castle Trail 7.6 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:55 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Chicago Lakes Lookout–Summit Lake, 3 sights 20.4 mi away
Leave by 6:14 PM
- Leave trailhead6:14 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1010 ft climb · 80 min of walking
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Mount Blue Sky–Chicago Lakes Lookout, 4 summits 20.5 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Birding spot–Centennial Pond, 6 lakes 17.9 mi away
Be there by 7:07 PM
- Be there7:07 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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East/West Regional Trail 23 mi away
Be there by 7:06 PM
- Be there7:06 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Windmill Pond & East/West Regional Trail 23 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:26 PM
- Head back7:41 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking
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Lee Gulch Trail 22.9 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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High Line Canal Trail 23 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:27 PM
- Head back7:42 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:54 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking