Sunset hikes near Adams Mills, oh

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. Monroe Basin 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Wills Creek Lake via Highwater Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 34 min of walking

3. Fire Road? 22.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Bethel Road 26.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 73 min of walking

5. Salt Fork Lake Loop via Orange Bridle Trail 29.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 90 min of walking

6. Purple Bridle Trail 29.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Great Guernsey Trail 29.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Blue Bridle Trail 31.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 106 min of walking

9. Buckeye Trail 33.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 67 min of walking

10. Maple Pond–Conservation Pond, 6 sights 37.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 24 min of walking

11. Maple Pond–Conservation Pond, 6 sights 37.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 33 min of walking

12. Buzzards Roost–Buckeye Trail, 5 sights 44.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 117 min of walking