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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Monon Trail 1 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 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. Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

  3. Quayle Pond 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Churchill Pond 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

  9. Trail 1 & Trail 2 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

  11. Hagan-Burke Trail 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 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

  12. Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 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