AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Mechanicsburg, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Simon Kenton Trail 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Bridle Trail 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

  3. Clarence J. Brown Reservoir Loop via Bridle Trail 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  4. Picardy Pond & Normandy Pond 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. North Lewisburg Trail 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Buck Creek State Park Beach & Buck Creek Scenic Trail 14.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 51 min of walking

  7. Buck Creek Scenic Trail 16.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

  8. Marysville Upground Reservoir Loop 16.7 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

  9. Jim Simmons Memorial Trail 16.8 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

  10. Roberts Pass Trail 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

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

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 117 min of walking

  11. Normandy Pond 14 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. New Reid Park Sunset Point 18.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 24 min of walking