Sunset hikes near Indian Trails, 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. Visconti Pond & Rheims Pond 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

2. Mingo Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Ashville Pike 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Greenlawn Avenue Low Head Reservoir via Scioto Trail 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

5. Olentangy Trail via Scioto Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

6. Olentangy Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

7. Blacklick Creek Trail 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car11:50 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 346 min of walking

8. Arrowhead Viewpoint & Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car11:43 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 11:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 330 min of walking

9. Darby Creek Greenway Trail & Darby Dan Training Loop 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

10. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 11 mi away

    Leave by 8:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

11. Tall Pines Area–Kestrel Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 12 mi away

    Leave by 8:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

12. Kestrel Viewpoint & Kestrel Trail via Sweetgum Trail 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking