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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Great Western Trail 2.3 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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Lake Colechester via Highway 28 Trail 2.4 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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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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Lake Halice–Colby Woods Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Waveland Trail 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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East Wells Fargo Trail 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Wells Fargo Trail 2.4 mi away
Be there by 6:58 PM
- Be there6:58 PM
- Sunset7:18 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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Jordan Creek Trail 2.4 mi away
Be there by 6:58 PM
- Be there6:58 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Knolls Greenway Trail 3.3 mi away
Be there by 6:58 PM
- Be there6:58 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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50th Street Trail Loop via Grand Avenue Trail 2.2 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 walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Wells Fargo Terrace 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 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 — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint