AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Plainfield, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Clark Creek Trail 2 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Klondike Pond 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

  3. Vandalia Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

  4. Klondike Pond via Vandalia Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

  5. Blue Heron Lake–Vandalia Rail Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  6. Vandalia Rail Trail 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  7. Heron Tale Trail & Blue Heron Park 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

  8. White Lick Creek Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  9. Sugar Grove Trail 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  10. Purdue Research Park Paved Trail B 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  11. B&O Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

  12. White Lick Trail South 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 53 min of walking

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