Sunset hikes near Brendonwood, 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. 38th Street Multi-Use Path 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Charlevoix Lake & Johnson Road Trail via Fall Creek Parkway Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walking

3. Johnson Road Trail via Skiles Test Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

4. Nickel Plate Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 94 min of walking

5. Lake Maxinhall & Nickel Plate Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. 62nd Street Multi Use Path 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

7. Lake Kesslerwood & Fall Creek Parkway Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 223 min of walking

8. Lake Kesslerwood & Fall Creek Parkway Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 172 min of walking

9. Fall Creek Parkway Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

10. Pleasant Run & Pennsy Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 156 min of walking

11. Pennsy Trail 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lick Creek via Pennsy Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking