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. Bear Creek Path 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 260 min of walking

2. Monon Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 274 min of walking

3. Lodden Pond–Faringdon Pond, 4 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 260 min of walking

4. 62nd Street Multi Use Path 3.4 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

5. Lake Maxinhall & Nickel Plate Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

6. Quayle Pond 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 170 min of walking

7. Mcnutt Pond 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 143 min of walking

8. Shricker Pond–Lodden Pond, 5 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 246 min of walking

9. Wilson Pond–Mill Pond, 3 lakes 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Kew Pond–Shricker Pond, 6 lakes 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 226 min of walking

11. Churchill Pond 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:43 PM
    3. Head back7:58 PM
    4. At your car10:12 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 10:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 268 min of walking

12. Woodland Garden via Monon Trail 2.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead