Sunset hikes near North Crows Nest, 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. Monon Trail 2.8 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

2. 62nd Street Multi Use Path 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

3. Lake Maxinhall & Nickel Plate Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 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 walking

4. Fall Creek Parkway Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Central Canal–Central Indiana Canal, 6 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

6. Central Canal Towpath–Riverside Promenade, 3 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

7. Yoshino Cherry–International Chimpanzee Complex Community Hub, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

8. Central Canal Towpath & Fall Creek Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

9. Central Indiana Canal–Central Canal Towpath, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

10. Nickel Plate Trail 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

11. f1 & Central Canal via Monon Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car10:52 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 349 min of walking

12. Bear Creek Path 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 260 min of walking