Sunset hikes near Northridge, 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. Blue Lake & Eastwood MetroPark Beach via Mad River Recreation Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

2. Tait Station Reservoir 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

3. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Dayton-Kettering Connector 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Wright Brothers Bikeway 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Pattys Road 7.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:05 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. South Heron Run Trail & Yellow Trail Loop via Red Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 73 min of walking

8. Cedar Lake–North Woods Pond, 7 sights 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Red Bridle Trail & Red Trail Loop 8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. North Woods Pond–Orange Trail Loop, 6 sights 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:37 PM
    3. Head back7:52 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. North Ghost Hedge Trail & South Heron Run Trail via Silver Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Blue Trail & North Ghost Hedge Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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