Sunset hikes near Houck Meadows, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Mary’s Way 3.3 mi away
Leave by 7:34 PM
- Leave trailhead7:34 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:32 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking
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Ricciardi Spring via Little Miami Scenic Trail 3.7 mi away
Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:51 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking
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The Grotto via Little Miami Scenic Trail 3.7 mi away
Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:51 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking
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Leave by 7:11 PM
- Leave trailhead7:11 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:51 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking
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Wright Brothers Bikeway 3.9 mi away
Leave by 7:35 PM
- Leave trailhead7:35 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:32 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:42 PM
- Leave trailhead7:42 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark8:32 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Be there by 7:44 PM
- Be there7:44 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Dark8:32 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 8:32 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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The Cascades–Lower Birch Creek Trail, 3 sights 4.5 mi away
Leave by 7:34 PM
- Leave trailhead7:34 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:29 PM
- Dark8:32 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking
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Buck Creek Scenic Trail 10.3 mi away
Leave by 7:27 PM
- Leave trailhead7:27 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:36 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking
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Enclosure Loop–Old Channel Loop, 3 sights 10.1 mi away
Leave by 7:40 PM
- Leave trailhead7:40 PM
- Sunset8:04 PM
- Head back8:19 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark8:31 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking
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Cedar Lake–North Woods Pond, 7 sights 9.9 mi away
Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:43 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Red Bridle Trail & Red Trail Loop 9.9 mi away
Leave by 7:22 PM
- Leave trailhead7:22 PM
- Sunset8:05 PM
- Head back8:20 PM
- At your car8:42 PM
- Dark8:33 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint