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. Alumni Grove via Heritage Rail Trail 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 8:25 PM

   1. Be there8:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Cosgray Bike Trail & Hoffman Farms West Cycle Path Loop via Heritage Rail Trail 0.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:25 PM

   1. Be there8:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D via Red Trabue Walking Path 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Indian Run Falls–Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D, 4 viewpoints 2 mi away

   Be there by 8:24 PM

   1. Be there8:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Red Trabue Walking Path 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 8:25 PM

   1. Be there8:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Wernli Community Fishing & Rec Pond & Ashbaugh Road Loop 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car11:35 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 311 min of walking

7. Ironweed Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car10:59 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 238 min of walking

8. Field of Corn (with Osage Orange Trees) Loop 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Indian Run Falls–Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D, 6 viewpoints 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 min of walking

10. Golden Bear Reservior & Ashbaugh Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking

11. Wernli Community Fishing & Rec Pond & Ashbaugh Road 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car11:09 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 11:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 260 min of walking

12. Griggs Reservoir Loop 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 55 min of walking