Sunset hikes

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. Polly Grimshaw Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. D'Angelo's Pond 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

3. B-Line Trail 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bloomington Rail Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Clear Creek Trail 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

6. Jackson Creek Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Limestone Greenway 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

8. Karst Farm Greenway 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 142 min of walking

9. Pate Hollow Trail 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Lake Monroe–Blue Bird Trail, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 57 min of walking

11. Griffy Reservoir & Blue Ridge Trail via South Shore Trail 4.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:13 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Deer Pond–Activity Road (5), 3 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 66 min of walking