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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North Ridge Trail 1 mi away
Be there by 6:47 PM
- Be there6:47 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Muddy Creek Trail 1.3 mi away
Be there by 6:47 PM
- Be there6:47 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 6:46 PM
- Be there6:46 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Clear Creek Trail 3.4 mi away
Be there by 6:47 PM
- Be there6:47 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Youth Sports Park Pond via North Ridge Trail 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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West Lake–Liberty Centre Pond, 4 sights 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking
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Woodpecker Trail 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Iowa River Corridor Trail 2 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:23 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking
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Scotts Lane Northeast 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:23 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Sycamore Greenway Trail 3 mi away
Be there by 6:47 PM
- Be there6:47 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset7:07 PM
- Head back7:22 PM
- At your car7:52 PM
- Dark7:35 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 62 min of walking