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 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 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 · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. D'Angelo's Pond 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 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 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 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 · 12 min of walking

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

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Pate Hollow Trail 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 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. B-Line Trail 3.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

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

8. Horse Trail X & Horse Trail Z 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 158 min of walking

9. Horse Trail X–Horse Trail YZ, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 220 min of walking

10. Horse Trail X & Tecumseh Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 174 min of walking

11. Horse Trail X 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Bloomington Rail Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking