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. 38th Street Multi-Use Path 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

2. Monon Trail 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Lake Maxinhall & Nickel Plate Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

4. Nickel Plate Trail 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:23 PM

   1. Be there7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. 62nd Street Multi Use Path 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

6. Fall Creek Parkway Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Lake Kesslerwood & Fall Creek Parkway Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 172 min of walking

8. Lake Kesslerwood & Fall Creek Parkway Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 223 min of walking

9. Central Canal & Fall Creek Parkway Trail via Monon Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. f1 & Central Canal via Monon Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car10:52 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 349 min of walking

11. Pleasant Run & Pennsy Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Lick Creek via Pennsy Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking