Sunset hikes near Fairborn, 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. Wright Brothers Bikeway 0.1 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

2. Cedar Lake–North Woods Pond, 7 sights 5.3 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

3. Red Bridle Trail & Red Trail Loop 5.3 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

4. North Woods Pond–Orange Trail Loop, 6 sights 5.3 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

5. Mary’s Way 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 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 — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

6. Ricciardi Spring via Little Miami Scenic Trail 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

7. The Grotto via Little Miami Scenic Trail 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

8. School Forest Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

9. Prairie Grass Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 221 min of walking

10. Traveler's Spring & Upper Birch Creek Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 8 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

11. Blue Lake–Eastwood MetroPark Beach Loop, 4 sights 7.6 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

12. Deed’s Point–Blue Lake, 4 beaches 8.4 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