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 8:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

2. Overlook Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

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

   Leave by 8:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Red Trabue Walking Path 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 184 min of walking

7. Golden Bear Reservior & Ashbaugh Road 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 214 min of walking

8. Ironweed Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car11:14 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 272 min of walking

9. O'Shaughnessy Reservoir 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

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

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car10:35 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 192 min of walking

11. Red Fox Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 8:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking