Sunset hikes near Brownsburg, 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. Ronald Reagan Bike Path 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

2. Ronald Regan Parkway Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Vandalia Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 77 min of walking

4. Heron Tale Trail & Blue Heron Park 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

5. White Lick Trail South 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 53 min of walking

6. Bicentennial Trail & Woodhaven Walking Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

7. Lilly Reflecting Pond–Eagle Creek Park Beach, 3 beaches 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

8. Lilly Lake–Blue Trail, 4 sights 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Skating Pond–Red Trail, 3 sights 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

10. Klondike Pond via Vandalia Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

11. Klondike Pond 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

12. Clark Creek Trail 10.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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