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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Leave by 7:18 PM
- Leave trailhead7:18 PM
- Sunset7:53 PM
- Head back8:08 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking
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Blanket Hill via Lester A. Lefton Esplanade 0.3 mi away
Leave by 7:27 PM
- Leave trailhead7:27 PM
- Sunset7:53 PM
- Head back8:08 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking
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Spirit Rock via Lester A. Lefton Esplanade 0.4 mi away
Leave by 7:25 PM
- Leave trailhead7:25 PM
- Sunset7:53 PM
- Head back8:08 PM
- At your car8:18 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Portage Hike & Bike Trail 3 mi away
Leave by 7:26 PM
- Leave trailhead7:26 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking
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Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:48 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking
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Indian Spring–Park Lake, 6 lakes 5.7 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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Leave by 7:09 PM
- Leave trailhead7:09 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 48 min of walking
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Park Lake–Beaver Pond, 4 lakes 5.7 mi away
Leave by 7:23 PM
- Leave trailhead7:23 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Freedom Trail 9.7 mi away
Leave by 7:18 PM
- Leave trailhead7:18 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking
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Nicholson Trail 9.6 mi away
Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking
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Crystal Lake 8.7 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Katz Road 12.2 mi away
Be there by 7:34 PM
- Be there7:34 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead