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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Morningview Pond 1.1 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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East Lake–Cobblestone Lake, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:08 PM
- Head back7:23 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking
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Valley Lake Park Beach 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset7:08 PM
- Head back7:23 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking
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Crabapple 1 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:08 PM
- Head back7:23 PM
- At your car7:26 PM
- Dark7:37 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:26 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Lee Lake Loop 4.4 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:42 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking
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Crystal Lake West Beach 5.1 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:27 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:27 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Murphy Lake 5.6 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:28 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:28 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Orchard Lake 5.6 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:29 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Alimagnet Lake 6.2 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset7:08 PM
- Head back7:23 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 65 min of walking
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Long Lake–Galaxie Park Lake, 3 lakes 6.7 mi away
Be there by 6:48 PM
- Be there6:48 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:38 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Kingsley Lake & Lee Lake 4.4 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking
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Black 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:14 PM
- Leave trailhead6:14 PM
- Sunset7:08 PM
- Head back7:23 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark7:38 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 66 min of walking