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 8:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

2. Mary’s Way 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

3. Red Bridle Trail & Red Trail Loop 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Cedar Lake–North Woods Pond, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 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 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 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 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 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 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 204 min of walking

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

    Leave by 8:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:47 PM
    3. Head back9:02 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 13 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 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 — 5 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

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