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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Forest Road 018 6.3 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:32 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 71 min of walking
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Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset7:42 PM
- Head back7:57 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 16 min of walking
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Triangle Pass via Grassy Knoll Trail 9.3 mi away
Be there by 7:21 PM
- Be there7:21 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Grassy Knoll 9.8 mi away
Be there by 7:21 PM
- Be there7:21 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Cold Spring–Alway Trail, 3 sights 9.8 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:42 PM
- Head back7:57 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 28 min of walking
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Forest Road 6800-530 via Forest Road 6800-511 9.9 mi away
Be there by 7:21 PM
- Be there7:21 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:36 PM
- Leave trailhead6:36 PM
- Sunset7:42 PM
- Head back7:57 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 72 min of walking
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Forest Road 025 11 mi away
Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset7:42 PM
- Head back7:57 PM
- At your car8:08 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Forest Road 026 11.6 mi away
Leave by 7:10 PM
- Leave trailhead7:10 PM
- Sunset7:42 PM
- Head back7:57 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking
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6500-030 12.8 mi away
Leave by 7:13 PM
- Leave trailhead7:13 PM
- Sunset7:42 PM
- Head back7:57 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark8:12 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Mitchell Point–Mitchell Point Trail, 3 sights 11.5 mi away
Leave by 6:32 PM
- Leave trailhead6:32 PM
- Sunset7:41 PM
- Head back7:56 PM
- At your car8:37 PM
- Dark8:11 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 90 min of walking