Sunset hikes near Chautauqua, 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. Clear Creek Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

2. Hutchins Station Reservoir & Great Miami River Recreation Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 311 min of walking

3. Great Miami River Recreation Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Great-Little Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. Dogwood Pond Loop 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Patricia Allyn Park Sunset Point 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Inner Trail & Outer Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Wildlife pond via Yellow Trail 9.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Orange Trail & Purple Trail Loop 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walking

10. Pink Trail Loop 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

11. wildlife pond & Orange Trail 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 126 min of walking

12. Observation Hill–Blue Trail, 4 sights 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 39 min of walking