Sunset hikes near Mount Airy Center, 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. Meyer Lake–Arboretum Trail (E), 3 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 67 min of walking

2. Fitness Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Green Trail–Harbin Park Path, 3 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

4. Miami 2 Miami 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking

5. woods 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 35 min of walking

6. Songbird Pond–Maple Pond, 5 lakes 14.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

7. Great Miami River Recreation Trail 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Clear Creek Trail 33.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

9. Dogwood Pond Loop 33.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Hutchins Station Reservoir & Great Miami River Recreation Trail 32.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:30 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 311 min of walking

11. Stonelick Lake & Blue Heron Trail 34.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

12. Brookville Lake & Wolf Creek / Adena Trace Loop 34.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 24 min of walking