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. Pennsy Greenway 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:30 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

2. Chesapeake & Ohio Greenway & Oak Savannah Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 192 min of walking

3. Northeast Pond via Pennsy Greenway 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Maynard Lake & Pennsy Greenway 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Sled Hill–Stocked Fishing Lake, 3 summits 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

6. Fisher Street Trail & Monon Trail via Little Calumet River Levee Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:31 PM

   1. Be there6:31 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Dark7:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Clayhole Lake & Maynard Lake via Pennsy Greenway 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

8. Oak Savannah Trail & West 58th Avenue via Erie Lackawanna Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 162 min of walking

9. Oak Savannah Trail & West 58th Avenue 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Island Park–Oxbow Park Lagoon, 4 lakes 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 185 min of walking

11. Fisher Street Trail & Monon Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 126 min of walking

12. Optimist Park Lagoon & Erie Lackawanna Trail 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking