Sunset hikes near Clayton, 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. Green Trail - Horse and Snowmobile & South Heron Run Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 198 min of walking

2. Pattys Road 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Silver Trail & Yellow Trail via Red Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Blue Trail 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Englewood Recreation Reservoir & Green Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 119 min of walking

6. Beech Ridge Trail & Lower Meadowlark Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 84 min of walking

7. Beech Ridge Trail & Lower Meadowlark Trail via South Ghost Hedge Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 142 min of walking

8. North Ghost Hedge Trail & South Heron Run Trail via Silver Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Stillwater River Recreation Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Cattail Pond–Catface Pond, 3 lakes 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

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

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

11. Bobwhite Loop & Pheasant Crossing 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Deed’s Point–Blue Lake, 4 beaches 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking