Sunset hikes near Gahanna, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Rocky Fork Creek 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Alum Creek Trail 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

  8. Genoa Trail 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 5:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 194 min of walking