Sunset hikes near Columbus, 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. Greenlawn Avenue Low Head Reservoir via Scioto Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

2. Joyce Avenue Bike Path 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

3. Olentangy Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

4. Olentangy Trail via Scioto Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

5. Quarry Trails Metro Park Viewpoint 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

6. Quarry Trails Metro Park Viewpoint 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

7. Quarry Trail Bike Course 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

8. Blacklick Creek Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car11:50 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 346 min of walking

9. Arrowhead Viewpoint & Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car11:43 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 330 min of walking

10. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 8:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

11. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Rocky Fork Creek 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 8:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking