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Sunset

Sunset at Hiles Boat Ramp

Grab a drink, watch the sun dip below the Indian River, and end the evening quietly.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:02

    Check the route to Hiles Boat Ramp. Since there are no food or drink shops in the immediate context, bring your own refreshment or plan to stop before you arrive. Head to Hiles Boat Ramp.

  2. 17:32

    Hiles Boat Ramp

    Arrive at Hiles Boat Ramp. Find a comfortable spot on the concrete ramp or the grassy edge. The sun is setting toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the water.

  3. 17:47

    Hiles Boat Ramp

    Watch the sunset. The sky will shift through oranges and purples as the sun disappears below the horizon. The water reflects the fading light.

  4. 18:17

    The golden light fades. Check the route back to your starting point or find a quiet place to sit and reflect on the view.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW in January, WNW in April and July, and W in October. Arrive early to secure a good spot on the ramp.

Check before you go

  • There are no food or drink shops listed near Hiles Boat Ramp. Bring water and snacks.
  • Check the route to Hiles Boat Ramp as directions are not provided in the context.

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

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