AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Eller Trails, 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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. Monon Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:38 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 319 min of walking

  2. Nickel Plate Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

  3. Cheeney Creek Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  4. Sahm Park Beach–Nickel Plate Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Wooded Area–Sahm Park Beach, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 116 min of walking

  6. Lantern Ridge Pond via Nickel Plate Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

  7. Lake Maxinhall & Nickel Plate Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

  8. Lantern Ridge Pond & Cheeney Creek Trail via Nickel Plate Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 116 min of walking

  9. Hare Creek Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  10. Blackbird Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  11. Nickel Plate Railroad 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

  12. CHS Access Road 1 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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