Sunset hikes near Boston, 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. Bike and Hike Trail–Red Lock Trail, 3 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 184 min of walking

2. Katz Road 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Bridal Veil Falls–Bridal Veil Falls Overlook, 6 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail–Eddie's Wildlife Pass, 6 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 114 min of walking

5. Sagamore Run Lake 4.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Eddie's Wildlife Pass–Mars Quarry, 5 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

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

7. Oakes Road Connector via Valley Parkway Connector 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 111 min of walking

8. Cuyahoga County high point & Valley Parkway Connector 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 165 min of walking

9. Buckeye Sunset Point–Whipps Ledges, 3 cliffs 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 38 min of walking

10. Whipps Ledges–Hinckley Lake, 6 sights 10 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Bike and Hike Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Bridle Trail 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking