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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Hagan-Burke Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:01 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 245 min of walking

  2. Monon Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Mcnutt Pond 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:14 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 269 min of walking

  4. Leave by 5:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:16 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 273 min of walking

  5. Churchill Pond 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:14 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  6. Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 291 min of walking

  7. Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:17 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 275 min of walking

  8. Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:02 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 245 min of walking

  9. CHS Access Road 1 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 121 min of walking

  10. Greyhound Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 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 · 53 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

  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