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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Be there by 6:49 PM
- Be there6:49 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lake Margaret & You're Going Down 2.6 mi away
Leave by 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 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 2.6 mi away
Be there by 6:49 PM
- Be there6:49 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Lake Kayak via Spicer Road 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:27 PM
- Leave trailhead6:27 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking
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Creekside Trail 3.1 mi away
Be there by 6:49 PM
- Be there6:49 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Cherry Creek Falls Trail 3.3 mi away
Be there by 6:49 PM
- Be there6:49 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Highrocks Lookout & Lake Hannan 0.2 mi away
Leave by 6:15 PM
- Leave trailhead6:15 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:50 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:50 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 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:04 PM
- Leave trailhead6:04 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 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 6:12 PM
- Leave trailhead6:12 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 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 0.3 mi away
Leave by 6:42 PM
- Leave trailhead6:42 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:30 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:30 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking
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Lake Hannan 0 mi away
Leave by 6:11 PM
- Leave trailhead6:11 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 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 0.2 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:09 PM
- Head back7:24 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 43 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint