Sunset hikes near Marion, 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. Delaware Reservoir & Briar Patch Trail 13.9 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

2. Carter Road 16 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Blues Creek fishing area–Blue Stem Trail, 4 sights 22.7 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

4. Alum Creek Lake via Winterhawk Bridle Trail 22.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 144 min of walking

5. Great Horned Owl Trail & Overlook Trail 26.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Overlook Trail 26.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. O'Shaughnessy Reservoir 26.8 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

8. Ohio to Erie Trail 30.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Mansard Pond 30.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 48 min of walking

10. Aaron's Pond & Genoa Trail 30.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 194 min of walking

11. Genoa Trail 30.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Marsh Hawk Trail 29.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 200 min of walking