Sunset hikes near Eastern Heights, 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. Polly Grimshaw Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 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 · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. D'Angelo's Pond 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

3. Jackson Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 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 · 12 min of walking

4. Griffy Reservoir & Blue Ridge Trail via South Shore Trail 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 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

5. Pate Hollow Trail 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. B-Line Trail 3.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 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

7. Lake Monroe–Blue Bird Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 57 min of walking

8. Horse Trail X 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Bloomington Rail Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

10. Clear Creek Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Limestone Greenway 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Karst Farm Greenway 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 77 min of walking

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