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. Heritage Rail Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

2. Alumni Grove via Heritage Rail Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Prairie Oaks Dog Beach–Alder Trail, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

4. Indian Run Falls–Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D, 4 viewpoints 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D via Red Trabue Walking Path 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Red Trabue Walking Path 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Wernli Community Fishing & Rec Pond & Ashbaugh Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 315 min of walking

8. Golden Bear Reservior & Ashbaugh Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 264 min of walking

9. Wernli Community Fishing & Rec Pond & Ashbaugh Road 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 196 min of walking

10. Ironweed Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Marsh Hawk Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

12. Field of Corn (with Osage Orange Trees) Loop 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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