AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Lynhurst, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Eagle Creek–Fallen Officer Memorial Tree, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car11:17 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    8.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 398 min of walking

  2. Turn 3 Spectator Mounds via Cagle Lane 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  3. Eagle Creek & Eagle Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 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 · 30 min of walking

  4. Indianapolis Cultural Trail & Monon Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 184 min of walking

  5. Cockrum–Lenape (Mountain Bike Trail), 4 sights 6.7 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

  6. Mann Hill–Cockrum, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  7. Indianapolis Cultural Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 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 · 47 min of walking

  8. Vandalia Trail 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 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

  9. Klondike Pond via Vandalia Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Ronald Reagan Bike Path 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car10:31 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 298 min of walking

  11. Clark Creek Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

  12. Purdue Research Park Paved Trail B 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint