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 8:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:50 PM
   3. Head back9:05 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

2. Lake Loramie & Buckeye Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:50 PM
   3. Head back9:05 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 8:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:00 PM
   2. Sunset8:51 PM
   3. Head back9:06 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark9:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Celina-Coldwater Bikeway 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:51 PM
   3. Head back9:06 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark9:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

5. Canal Feeder Trail 16.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:49 PM
   3. Head back9:04 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark9:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:49 PM
   3. Head back9:04 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

7. Buckeye Trail 14.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:49 PM
   3. Head back9:04 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark9:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

8. Canal Run & Piqua Activities Trail for Health 18.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:49 PM
   3. Head back9:04 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark9:19 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 153 min of walking

9. Piqua Activities Trail for Health 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:49 PM
   3. Head back9:04 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

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

    Leave by 8:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:49 PM
    3. Head back9:04 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark9:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

11. Tecumseh Multi-use Trail 19.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:50 PM
    3. Head back9:05 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark9:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

12. Great Miami River Recreation Trail–Great Miami River Trail, 3 sights 20.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:49 PM
    3. Head back9:04 PM
    4. At your car10:48 PM
    5. Dark9:19 PM

    Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 206 min of walking