Sunset hikes near Dayton, 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. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 3 mi away

   Be there by 8:28 PM

   1. Be there8:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Dark9:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Stuart Field 0.385 mile Walking/Running path via Dayton-Kettering Connector 2 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

3. Deed’s Point–Blue Lake, 4 beaches 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 min of walking

4. Blue Lake & Eastwood MetroPark Beach via Mad River Recreation Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

5. Tait Station Reservoir 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car11:00 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 234 min of walking

6. Great Miami River Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Wildlife Pond–Pond 3 Loop, 4 lakes 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:28 PM

   1. Be there8:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Dark9:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Argonne Lake–Orange + Red + YellowTrail Loop, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Pond 3–Wildlife Pond Loop, 4 lakes 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

10. Green Bridle–Orange + Red + YellowTrail Loop, 3 sights 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 8:28 PM

    1. Be there8:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:48 PM
    3. Dark9:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Pond 1–Pond 3, 4 lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:48 PM
    3. Head back9:03 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

12. Argonne Lake & Orange + Red + YellowTrail via Orange Bridle 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 8:28 PM

    1. Be there8:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:48 PM
    3. Dark9:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead