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. White River Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:12 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

2. Sunset Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:15 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

3. Echo Lake & White River State Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

4. White River State Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 285 min of walking

5. Seven Waters Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Head back7:09 PM
   4. At your car7:28 PM
   5. Dark7:22 PM

   Back at your car by 7:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

6. Blue Viewpoint–Palmer Creek, 3 sights 9.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Purple Trail 9.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. White Trail 9.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Freedom Lake via Red Trail 9.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:34 PM

   1. Be there6:34 PM
   2. Sunset6:54 PM
   3. Dark7:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Fischer County Park Beach & White River State Trail 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset6:53 PM
    3. Head back7:08 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:22 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking

11. Blue Trail–Orange Trail Loop, 4 sights 7 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:20 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Geneva Lake–Ceylon Lagoon Loop, 3 lakes 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset6:55 PM
    3. Head back7:10 PM
    4. At your car7:23 PM
    5. Dark7:23 PM

    Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking