Sunset hikes near Parkshore, 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. Mansard Pond 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi)–Multi-Use Trail (2.25 mi), 3 sights 3.4 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

3. Alum Creek Lake & Alum Creek Phase 1 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 8:24 PM

   1. Be there8:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Westerville Reservoir & lakeside court pond 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 8:24 PM

   1. Be there8:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Dark9:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. lakeside court pond 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

6. County Line Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 66 min of walking

7. Red Fox Trail 1 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

8. Genoa Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

9. Great Horned Owl Trail & Overlook Trail 4.2 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

10. Overlook Trail 4.3 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

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

12. Overlook Deck & Overlook Trail (2.3 mi) via Dripping Rock Trail (2.5 mi) 3.5 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

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