Sunset hikes near Pumpkin Center, 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. Old Mail Route via Knobstone Trail 3.4 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

2. Trail #2 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 27 min of walking

3. Pinnacle & Trail 1 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Trail #10 & Trail 1 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Clark State Forest Horse Trails 12.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Clark SF Horse Trails 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

7. Hardy Lake–Hardy Lake State Recreation Area Beach Loop, 4 sights 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

8. Monon South Trail 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 98 min of walking

9. South County Road 750 West 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

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

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

10. Bird Trail & Turkey Trail 19.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

11. Hunt-Richart Trail 19.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

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

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

12. Richart Lake 19.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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