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 0.1 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 0.1 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 2.3 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. Jackson Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Griffy Reservoir & Blue Ridge Trail via South Shore Trail 1.8 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

6. Bloomington Rail Trail 3.1 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 — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Clear Creek Trail 3.1 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 · 8 min of walking

8. Limestone Greenway 3.1 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

9. Karst Farm Greenway 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 176 min of walking

10. Pate Hollow Trail 7.3 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

11. Lake Monroe–Deer Pond, 4 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 117 min of walking

12. Deer Pond–Activity Road (5), 3 sights 10.1 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