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 0.7 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 0.8 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. Bear Creek Path 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

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

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

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

  4. Leave by 5:14 PM

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

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

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

  5. Mcnutt Pond 1.1 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

  6. Churchill Pond 1.1 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

  7. Leave by 5:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 226 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 car10:03 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  9. 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

  10. Quayle Pond 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

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

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  11. 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

  12. Greyhound Trail 0.5 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