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 3.1 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:13 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:13 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:25 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Eastwood Trail–North Grasslands Trail, 3 sights 8.6 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:31 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 40 min of walking
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Bobolink Loop Trail & Hickory Hollow Loop Trail 11.9 mi away
Be there by 6:37 PM
- Be there6:37 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Dark7:25 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:25 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Larson Lake 13 mi away
Leave by 6:35 PM
- Leave trailhead6:35 PM
- Sunset6:58 PM
- Head back7:13 PM
- At your car7:15 PM
- Dark7:26 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Riverwood Prairie Trail 10.5 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:25 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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North Loop Trail & North Prairie Trail 12.8 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:35 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking
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Virgil Gilman Trail 15.7 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset6:56 PM
- Head back7:11 PM
- At your car7:23 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking
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Welch Creek 15.7 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Head back7:12 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Camp to Lake Trail 15.3 mi away
Be there by 6:37 PM
- Be there6:37 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Northwestern Lot Line Trail 15.4 mi away
Be there by 6:37 PM
- Be there6:37 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Siegler Lake–Central Connector Trail, 3 sights 15.5 mi away
Be there by 6:37 PM
- Be there6:37 PM
- Sunset6:57 PM
- Dark7:24 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:24 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead