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. Ronald Reagan Bike Path 2.8 mi away

   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

2. B&O Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Vandalia Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 77 min of walking

4. Ronald Regan Parkway Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 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 — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Eagle Creek Greenway 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

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

6. Eagle Creek–Fallen Officer Memorial Tree, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car11:17 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 11:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 398 min of walking

7. Eagle Creek Greenway via Eagle Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 116 min of walking

8. Lilly Reflecting Pond–Eagle Creek Park Beach, 3 beaches 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

9. Westview Hospital Fitness Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

10. Lilly Lake–Blue Trail, 4 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Water Fowl Sanctuary–Lilly Lake, 7 lakes 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

12. Skating Pond–Red Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 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 · 60 min of walking