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. Johnson Road Trail via Skiles Test Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   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

2. Charlevoix Lake & Johnson Road Trail via Fall Creek Parkway Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   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

3. Nickel Plate Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

4. Cheeney Creek Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Sahm Park Beach–Nickel Plate Trail, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Lake Maxinhall & Nickel Plate Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

7. Hare Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   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

8. Blackbird Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   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

9. Nickel Plate Railroad 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walking

10. White River Greenway 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

11. SMC Bikeway 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

12. 62nd Street Multi Use Path 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

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