Sunset hikes near Ostrander, 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. Blues Creek fishing area–Blue Stem Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Marsh Hawk Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 248 min of walking

3. O'Shaughnessy Reservoir 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Ironweed Trail 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Wernli Community Fishing & Rec Pond & Ashbaugh Road 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car10:53 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 10:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 315 min of walking

6. Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D & Ashbaugh Road 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 114 min of walking

7. Indian Run Falls–Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D, 5 sights 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 121 min of walking

8. Wernli Community Fishing & Rec Pond & Ashbaugh Road 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 196 min of walking

9. Muirfield Village Din Eidyn Pond 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

10. Golden Bear Reservior & Ashbaugh Road 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Red Trabue Walking Path 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

12. Cosgray Bike Trail & Heritage Rail Trail 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint