Sunset hikes near New Albany, 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. Genoa Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 225 min of walking

2. Hoover Reservoir–Hoover Dam Park Beach, 4 lakes 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 96 min of walking

3. Aaron's Pond via County Line Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Rocky Fork Creek 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

5. Inniswood Metro Gardens 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Aaron's Pond & Genoa Trail 8.8 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

7. Ashton Pond–Beech Trail, 6 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

8. Westerville Reservoir & lakeside court pond 10.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:27 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:27 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve & Natural Play Area via Multipurpose Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

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

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

10. County Line Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 110 min of walking

11. walking path 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Alum Creek Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 90 min of walking