Sunset hikes near New Frankfort, 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. Hardy Lake–Hardy Lake State Recreation Area Beach Loop, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. South County Road 750 West 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

3. Clark SF Horse Trails 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

4. Railroad Grade 14.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Stucker Fork 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

6. Clark State Forest Horse Trails 16.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Clark State Forest Horse Trails & South Flatwood Road via Knobstone Trail 16.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 214 min of walking

8. Bird Trail & Turkey Trail 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

9. Hunt-Richart Trail 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Richart Lake 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Blue Trail Loop 17.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:23 PM

    1. Be there7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Dark8:10 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Muscatauck Rock Climb Cliff–Blue Trail, 3 sights 17.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint