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. Failing Lake & Trail 1 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:43 PM
   3. Head back7:58 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

2. Ball Lake 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Saint Joseph River Greenway 28.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Third Lake & Baw Beese Trail 31 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Wabash Cannonball Trail 30.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. North Country Trail 34.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Trail Road & Way Road 34.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Lake Number Two–Doty Cave, 3 sights 36.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 31 min of walking

9. Lake Number Eight & North Country Trail 36 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 55 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Downing Road 41.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:08 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:08 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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