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.
This week’s evenings
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Klondike Pond via Vandalia Trail 0.4 mi away
Leave by 7:19 PM
- Leave trailhead7:19 PM
- Sunset7:48 PM
- Head back8:03 PM
- At your car8:11 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
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Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Klondike Pond 1.1 mi away
Leave by 7:18 PM
- Leave trailhead7:18 PM
- Sunset7:48 PM
- Head back8:03 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
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Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Vandalia Trail 1.1 mi away
Be there by 7:28 PM
- Be there7:28 PM
- Sunset7:48 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Clark Creek Trail 1.4 mi away
Be there by 7:27 PM
- Be there7:27 PM
- Sunset7:48 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Purdue Research Park Paved Trail B 1.4 mi away
Leave by 7:19 PM
- Leave trailhead7:19 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
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Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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B&O Trail 2.1 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:48 PM
- Head back8:03 PM
- At your car8:43 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking
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Blue Heron Lake–Vandalia Rail Trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:48 PM
- Head back8:03 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
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Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking
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Vandalia Rail Trail 2.6 mi away
Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset7:48 PM
- Head back8:03 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark8:15 PM
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Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking
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Southwest Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking
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Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:48 PM
- Head back8:03 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking
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Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:48 PM
- Head back8:03 PM
- At your car8:44 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking
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Cockrum–Lenape (Mountain Bike Trail), 4 sights 6.6 mi away
Leave by 7:10 PM
- Leave trailhead7:10 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 31 min of walking