Sunset hikes near Fairfax, 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 12.5 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 17.1 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. Orange Trail 17.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:34 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 131 min of walking

4. woods 13.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 35 min of walking

5. Miami 2 Miami 14.5 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. Great Miami River Recreation Trail 20.5 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

7. Songbird Pond–Maple Pond, 5 lakes 22.1 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

8. Stonelick Lake & Blue Heron Trail 21.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

9. Patricia Allyn Park Sunset Point 31.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

10. Inner Trail & Outer Trail 31.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Clear Creek Trail 28.8 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

12. Dogwood Pond & TVT 31.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 109 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint