Sunset hikes near Big Four Yard, in

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.

1. B & O Trail & B&O Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 276 min of walking

2. Ronald Reagan Bike Path 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 298 min of walking

3. Clark Creek Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

4. Klondike Pond via Vandalia Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Vandalia Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Klondike Pond 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Vandalia Rail Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Blue Heron Lake–Vandalia Rail Trail, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

9. Heron Tale Trail & Blue Heron Park 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Ronald Regan Parkway Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Eagle Creek–Fallen Officer Memorial Tree, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car11:17 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    8.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 398 min of walking

12. Bicentennial Trail & Woodhaven Walking Trail 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking