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. Circle Trail 29.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Vermillion River–Big Woods Viewpoint, 4 sights 45.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset6:53 PM
   3. Head back7:08 PM
   4. At your car7:27 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Big Woods Viewpoint–Big Woods Trail, 5 sights 45.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 62 min of walking

4. Crab Tree Trail & River Ridge Back Pack Trail 46.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset6:52 PM
   3. Head back7:07 PM
   4. At your car7:11 PM
   5. Dark7:20 PM

   Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

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