Sunset hikes near Rocky Ripple, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Monon Trail 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  3. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 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 · 48 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

  8. Fall Creek Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Fall Creek Greenway 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 172 min of walking

  11. Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 223 min of walking

  12. Nickel Plate Trail 2.5 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