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Sunset

Golden Hour at Standing Rock

Catch the last light on the Portage River before the sun dips below the horizon.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:06

    River Merchant

    Grab a bite at River Merchant. It is an American restaurant with a relaxed vibe, perfect for a pre-sunset meal. Check the route to get there from the Standing Rock area.

  2. 16:36

    Kent Cycle

    Walk to Kent Cycle. This shop sells and repairs bicycles and is open until 17:00. It is a quick stop to stretch your legs before the main event.

  3. 17:06

    Standing Rock

    Arrive at Standing Rock. This unique rock is positioned above the Portage River and was rumored to be a meeting place for Native Americans before Kent was established. Find a spot with a clear view toward the WSW to watch the sun go down.

  4. 17:51

    Franklin Mills Riveredge Park

    End the evening at Franklin Mills Riveredge Park. This park is located along the river and offers a quiet place to reflect on the sunset view. Check the route to walk there from the Standing Rock.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW, so position yourself on the side of the rock that faces that direction for the best view.

Check before you go

  • River Merchant is open Su-Th 11:00-21:00 and Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00.
  • Kent Cycle is open Tu-Sa 10:00-17:00.

Worth knowing

  • Kent Cycle is open at 16:36 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kent (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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