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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Lake Colechester via Highway 28 Trail 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:51 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking
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Great Western Trail 3.3 mi away
Be there by 6:57 PM
- Be there6:57 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking
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Leave by 6:51 PM
- Leave trailhead6:51 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Orchard Hills Trail & Warrior Park Trail 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:33 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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North Avenue Trail 0 mi away
Be there by 6:57 PM
- Be there6:57 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:45 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Marketplace Drive Trail 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking
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Gray's Lake–EMC Overlook, 5 lakes 6.3 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 42 min of walking
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Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 31 min of walking
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Army Post Road 6.9 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Bill Riley Trail & Great Western Connector 5.3 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:43 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking