Sunset hikes near Minster, 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. Miami & Erie Canal Towpath 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

2. Lake Loramie & Buckeye Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

3. Grand Lake–Saint Marys & Grand Lake St. Marys State Park Beach 9.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Dark8:07 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:07 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Canal Feeder Trail 16.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Celina-Coldwater Bikeway 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

6. Swift Run Lake–Canal Run, 3 sights 17 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

7. Buckeye Trail 14.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

8. Piqua Activities Trail for Health 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

9. Piqua Low Head Reservoir & Piqua Activities Trail for Health 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

10. Sell Road 24.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Cattail Pond–Catface Pond, 3 lakes 26.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Kiser Lake & Orange Trail 30.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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