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 Ceres 2.4 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking
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Top Shelf 2.7 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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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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Bob Layton Trail 3.2 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 — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Long Meadow Drive Greenbelt 0.9 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 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 · 60 ft climb · 39 min of walking
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Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car8:15 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking
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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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Lakeview Pond 2.7 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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Crocker Woods–Riverview Lake, 7 sights 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car7:40 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking
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Walnut Trace Park Trail 6.6 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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Lake Halice–Colby Woods Trail, 4 sights 4.5 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 6.3 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