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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Legacy Park–Phase 2: Green, 3 sights 1.5 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking
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Waterford Pond–7 Mile Road Park Beach, 3 beaches 1.8 mi away
Leave by 7:13 PM
- Leave trailhead7:13 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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M-5 to I-275 Metro Trail connector 3.5 mi away
Leave by 7:03 PM
- Leave trailhead7:03 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking
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Mud Pond & M-5 to I-275 Metro Trail connector 3.5 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking
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The Boulder–Waterford Pond, 3 beaches 2.3 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking
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Large Boulder–Waterford Pond, 3 beaches 2 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:20 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 60 min of walking
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Beech Trail 3.4 mi away
Leave by 7:14 PM
- Leave trailhead7:14 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Wetland Viewpoint via Beech Trail 3.5 mi away
Leave by 7:03 PM
- Leave trailhead7:03 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking
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I-275 Metro Trail 0.8 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:37 PM
- Head back7:52 PM
- At your car8:01 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Phoenix Lake via I-275 Metro Trail 3 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking
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Upper Straits Lake–Middle Straits Lake, 5 lakes 5.9 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:05 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking
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Flood Water Spot via Pebble Creek Ravine Trail 6.7 mi away
Leave by 7:05 PM
- Leave trailhead7:05 PM
- Sunset7:36 PM
- Head back7:51 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark8:04 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint