Sunset hikes near Carmel, 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. Hagan-Burke Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car10:03 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 245 min of walking

2. Monon Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Bear Creek Path 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 260 min of walking

4. Lodden Pond–Faringdon Pond, 4 lakes 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 260 min of walking

5. Mcnutt Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 269 min of walking

6. Churchill Pond 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 268 min of walking

7. Kew Pond–Shricker Pond, 6 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 226 min of walking

8. Shricker Pond–Lodden Pond, 5 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 246 min of walking

9. Wilson Pond–Mill Pond, 3 lakes 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Quayle Pond 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 170 min of walking

11. CHS Access Road 1 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 121 min of walking

12. Greyhound Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking