Sunset hikes near Elizabethtown, 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. Meyer Lake–Arboretum Trail (E), 3 sights 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 67 min of walking

2. Fitness Trail 19 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Green Trail–Harbin Park Path, 3 sights 19.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Songbird Pond–Maple Pond, 5 lakes 18.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

5. Miami 2 Miami 23.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking

6. woods 27.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

7. Great Miami River Recreation Trail 25.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

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

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

8. Clear Creek Trail 44.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

9. Dogwood Pond Loop 43.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

10. Hutchins Station Reservoir & Great Miami River Recreation Trail 43.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car10:57 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 311 min of walking

11. Great-Little Trail 50.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking