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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B&O Trail 3.1 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Vandalia Trail 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:39 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 77 min of walking
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Ronald Regan Parkway Trail 3.1 mi away
Leave by 7:24 PM
- Leave trailhead7:24 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Eagle Creek Greenway 2.6 mi away
Leave by 7:25 PM
- Leave trailhead7:25 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking
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Lilly Lake–Blue Trail, 4 sights 4.2 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:39 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Skating Pond–Red Trail, 3 sights 4.2 mi away
Leave by 6:55 PM
- Leave trailhead6:55 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:31 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking
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Klondike Pond via Vandalia Trail 4.8 mi away
Leave by 7:17 PM
- Leave trailhead7:17 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 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 5.6 mi away
Leave by 7:16 PM
- Leave trailhead7:16 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Eagle Creek Park Beach–Skating Pond, 4 sights 4.2 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:36 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 min of walking
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Blue Heron Lake–Vandalia Rail Trail, 4 sights 5.8 mi away
Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:23 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking
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Vandalia Rail Trail 6.4 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset7:46 PM
- Head back8:01 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark8:13 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking