Timeline
16:14
Grab a coffee or tea to go from Wash Perk. It is a short walk from the park entrance and opens early enough to have your drink ready before heading out.
16:39
Walk to Smith Lake. The nine-minute stroll from the café puts you at the water’s edge just in time to find a quiet spot facing west. The setting sun reflects off the lake as the sky turns color.
17:29
Head back to Wash Perk for a sit-down drink or dinner. The café is open late on weekdays until 19:00 and weekends until 19:00, making it a perfect place to unwind after the sunset viewing.
Local tip
Check the exact sunset time for your specific day, as it shifts throughout the year. The park is open late, but the café has fixed closing hours.
Check before you go
- Wash Perk hours: Mo-Fr 06:00-19:00; Sa-Su 07:00-19:00.
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