Sunset hikes near Magnetic Springs, 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. Blues Creek fishing area–Blue Stem Trail, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Jim Simmons Memorial Trail 10.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Marsh Hawk Trail 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 248 min of walking

4. Delaware Reservoir & Briar Patch Trail 13.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Dark8:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Marysville Upground Reservoir Loop 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. O'Shaughnessy Reservoir 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

7. Ironweed Trail 14.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Wernli Community Fishing & Rec Pond & Ashbaugh Road 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 315 min of walking

9. Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D & Ashbaugh Road 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 114 min of walking

10. Indian Run Falls–Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D, 5 sights 15.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 121 min of walking

11. Wernli Community Fishing & Rec Pond & Ashbaugh Road 15.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 196 min of walking

12. Muirfield Village Din Eidyn Pond 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking