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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Neal Smith Trail & Top Shelf 2.2 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 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 · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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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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Top Shelf 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 6:51 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 2.1 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 2.1 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 · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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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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Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking
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Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 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 walking
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Gray's Lake–MacRae Park Pond, 8 sights 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 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 walking
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Bill Riley Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:20 PM
- Leave trailhead6:20 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 74 min of walking
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Leave by 6:29 PM
- Leave trailhead6:29 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking