Sunset hikes near Kettering, 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. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Dayton-Kettering Connector 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:45 PM

   1. Be there7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Dark8:33 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Observation Hill–Blue Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 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 · 70 ft climb · 39 min of walking

4. Barn Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

5. Historic Sycamore–Black Trail, 5 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 44 min of walking

6. Green Trail Loop via Brown Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:32 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 118 min of walking

7. Deed’s Point–Blue Lake, 4 beaches 5.4 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

8. Blue Lake–Eastwood MetroPark Beach Loop, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:05 PM
   3. Head back8:20 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:33 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Pond 1–Pond 3, 7 lakes 6.4 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

10. Argonne Lake–Pond 1, 5 lakes 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:33 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

11. Blue + Green Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Spring Lake–Brown Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:32 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint