Sunset hikes near Taylorville, 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. Dede Fountain & National Road Heritage Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. National Road Heritage Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

3. Sycamore Bike Path 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

4. Spruce Street 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

5. Maple Avenue Nature Path 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

6. Maple Avenue Lake–Speed Beach, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Maple Avenue Lake–Speed Beach, 3 beaches 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

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

8. Speed Beach via National Road Heritage Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

9. South Clingerman Street Sunset Point & South Clingerman Street 12.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. South Donham Street 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

11. East 1350th Road 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset6:52 PM
    3. Head back7:07 PM
    4. At your car7:08 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

12. Chaffee Road 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

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