Sunset hikes near Fort McKinley, 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. Pattys Road 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Green Trail - Horse and Snowmobile 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 169 min of walking

3. Silver Trail & Yellow Trail via Red Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Englewood Recreation Reservoir & Green Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 119 min of walking

5. Beech Ridge Trail & Lower Meadowlark Trail via South Ghost Hedge Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 142 min of walking

6. Beech Ridge Trail & Lower Meadowlark Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 84 min of walking

7. North Ghost Hedge Trail & South Heron Run Trail via Silver Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Blue Trail & North Ghost Hedge Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Deed’s Point–Blue Lake, 4 beaches 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking

10. Blue Lake & Eastwood MetroPark Beach via Mad River Recreation Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

11. Pond 1–Pond 3, 7 lakes 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 51 min of walking

12. Stillwater River Recreation Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint