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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Pennsy Trail 3.4 mi away
Be there by 7:26 PM
- Be there7:26 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Jacob Schramm Nature Preserve 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Buck Creek Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 7:18 PM
- Leave trailhead7:18 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking
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Grassy Creek Connector 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:23 PM
- Leave trailhead7:23 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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38th Street Multi-Use Path 9.5 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:16 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking
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Leave by 6:58 PM
- Leave trailhead6:58 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walking
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Johnson Road Trail via Skiles Test Trail 9.2 mi away
Leave by 7:15 PM
- Leave trailhead7:15 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:11 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking
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Geist Reservoir 10 mi away
Leave by 7:23 PM
- Leave trailhead7:23 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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South Emerson MUP 13.8 mi away
Leave by 7:16 PM
- Leave trailhead7:16 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Monon Trail 13.4 mi away
Be there by 7:27 PM
- Be there7:27 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Indianapolis Cultural Trail 13.5 mi away
Leave by 7:03 PM
- Leave trailhead7:03 PM
- Sunset7:47 PM
- Head back8:02 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark8:14 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking
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Nickel Plate Trail 13.2 mi away
Leave by 7:23 PM
- Leave trailhead7:23 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking