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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Vandalia Rail Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 191 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 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 · 44 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Vandalia Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  7. Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 53 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 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 · 46 min of walking

  9. B&O Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 91 min of walking

  10. Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car10:31 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 298 min of walking

  11. Clark Creek Trail 4.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:26 PM

    1. Be there7:26 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

  12. Klondike Pond 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint