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Evening

Golden Light at Tower Hill Bottoms

Watch the sun dip below the horizon from the river bottoms, then head back for dinner.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:05

    Tower Hill Bottoms State Natural Area

    Walk down to the river bottom to find a quiet spot facing west. The 23-minute walk from the theater is a gentle descent into the valley. Arrive with time to spare so you can settle in before the light changes.

  2. 16:50

    Tower Hill Bottoms State Natural Area

    Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW at 16:50. The golden light begins around 16:05, giving you a warm glow to frame the landscape as the day ends.

  3. 17:20

    American Players Theater

    Head back up from the river bottom to the American Players Theater. The evening air will be cool, so keep your jacket close. The theater grounds offer a quiet place to decompress after the walk.

Local tip

The walk from the theater to the river bottom takes about 23 minutes. Check the route in advance if you are unfamiliar with the area. Bring a small flashlight or use your phone light for the return walk after dark.

Check before you go

  • The walk from the American Players Theater to the viewing spot is 23 minutes. Plan your timing carefully.
  • It gets dark quickly after sunset in January. Ensure you have a way to light your path for the return walk.

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

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