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 Falcon–Tower Viewpoint Loop, 5 sights 5.6 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 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 5.6 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 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 5.7 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 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 5.7 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Mount Morrison Trail 7.4 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 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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Birding spot–Centennial Pond, 6 lakes 16 mi away
Be there by 7:08 PM
- Be there7:08 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Croke Canal Trail 20 mi away
Leave by 7:05 PM
- Leave trailhead7:05 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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High Line Canal Trail 20.3 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Johnny's Pond via High Line Canal Trail 20.7 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Head back7:43 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 79 min of walking
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Centennial Pond–Belisle Reservoir, 5 lakes 20.7 mi away
Be there by 7:08 PM
- Be there7:08 PM
- Sunset7:28 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Oberon Lake & Croke Canal Trail 20.2 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking
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Pomona Lake Number 2–Oberon Lake, 4 sights 20.3 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:56 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walking