Sunset hikes near Germantown, 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. Wildlife pond & Orange Trail 2.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:44 PM

   1. Be there7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Dark8:32 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Pink Trail Loop 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 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

3. Orange Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. wildlife pond & Orange Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 126 min of walking

5. Dogwood Pond Loop 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Hutchins Station Reservoir & Great Miami River Recreation Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car10:55 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 10:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 311 min of walking

7. Great Miami River Recreation Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Great-Little Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:31 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. Clear Creek Trail 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:04 PM
   3. Head back8:19 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:31 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

10. Pond 1–Pond 3, 7 lakes 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Argonne Lake–Pond 1, 5 lakes 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Head back8:19 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:31 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 13.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:43 PM

    1. Be there7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:04 PM
    3. Dark8:31 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:31 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead