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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Be there by 7:10 PM
- Be there7:10 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 7:10 PM
- Be there7:10 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Hills at Lockridge Path 7.6 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking
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Irish Mountain 13 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:20 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 75 min of walking
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Chapel Hill 11.7 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Covered Bridge Trail–Spur Trail, 3 sights 11.8 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Trexler Border Viewpoint via Trexler Border Trail 11.8 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 38 min of walking
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Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:18 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 69 min of walking
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Mill Hill–Brian's Trail Loop, 3 sights 12 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking
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Be there by 7:11 PM
- Be there7:11 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Sting Like a Bee & Vietnam Loop 15.8 mi away
Be there by 7:11 PM
- Be there7:11 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Bridal Path Loop 16.2 mi away
Be there by 7:11 PM
- Be there7:11 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead