Sunset hikes near Olentangy Falls, 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. Great Horned Owl Trail & Overlook Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Overlook Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Golden Bear Reservior & Ashbaugh Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 227 min of walking

4. Big Meadows Path (1 mi)–Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi) Loop, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Overlook Deck & Overlook Trail (2.3 mi) via Dripping Rock Trail (2.5 mi) 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi)–Multi-Use Trail (2.25 mi), 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Ironweed Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 174 min of walking

8. Red Trabue Walking Path 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 91 min of walking

9. Multi-Use Trail (2.25 mi) & Wetland Spur Trail (0.4 mi) 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Alum Creek Lake & Park Office Hollenback Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 184 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. O'Shaughnessy Reservoir 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

12. Indian Run Falls–Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D, 6 viewpoints 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking