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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Lake Margaret & You're Going Down 0.7 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:35 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 73 min of walking
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Platts Lookout–Lake Margaret, 3 summits 0.7 mi away
Be there by 7:24 PM
- Be there7:24 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 7:24 PM
- Be there7:24 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lake Kayak via Spicer Road 1.8 mi away
Leave by 7:02 PM
- Leave trailhead7:02 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking
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Creekside Trail 1.5 mi away
Be there by 7:24 PM
- Be there7:24 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Cherry Creek Falls Trail 1.6 mi away
Be there by 7:24 PM
- Be there7:24 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 1.7 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 60 min of walking
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Sadie Falls via Swan Loop Road 3 mi away
Leave by 6:39 PM
- Leave trailhead6:39 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:37 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 84 min of walking
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Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 67 min of walking
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Burnt Cedar 0 mi away
Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking
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Lake Hannan 1.8 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 72 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Lake Fontal & Lake Hannan 2.2 mi away
Leave by 7:01 PM
- Leave trailhead7:01 PM
- Sunset7:44 PM
- Head back7:59 PM
- At your car8:19 PM
- Dark8:16 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint