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. Pennsy Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 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. Lick Creek via Pennsy Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 73 min of walking

3. Pleasant Run & Pennsy Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 156 min of walking

4. 38th Street Multi-Use Path 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

5. Charlevoix Lake & Johnson Road Trail via Fall Creek Parkway Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walking

6. Johnson Road Trail via Skiles Test Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

7. Pogue's Run 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Lake Kesslerwood & Fall Creek Parkway Trail 6.8 mi away

   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

9. Lake Kesslerwood & Fall Creek Parkway Trail 6.8 mi away

   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

10. Fall Creek Parkway Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 165 min of walking

11. Buck Creek Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

12. Lick Creek via Franciscan Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking