Sunset hikes near Franklin, 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. Franklin Greenway Trail 1.6 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. Dark8:11 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Kelly Hill 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

3. South Emerson MUP 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Retention pond 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

5. Retention pond via Golfview Court 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

6. Tracy Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

7. Nicole Drive 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

8. Trail 2–Trail 4, 3 sights 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Cockrum–Lenape (Mountain Bike Trail), 4 sights 17.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking

10. Lick Creek via Franciscan Trail 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

11. West 900 S 15.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. White River Greenway Trail 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint