Sunset hikes near East 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. Dayton-Kettering Connector 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Deed’s Point–Blue Lake, 4 beaches 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

3. Blue Lake–Eastwood MetroPark Beach Loop, 4 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 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.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Tait Station Reservoir 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

5. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Wright Brothers Bikeway 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

7. Richard L. Frederick Memorial Bikeway 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Cedar Lake–North Woods Pond, 7 sights 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Red Bridle Trail & Red Trail Loop 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. North Woods Pond–Orange Trail Loop, 6 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Historic Sycamore–Black Trail, 5 sights 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 44 min of walking

12. Green Trail Loop via Brown Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 118 min of walking