Sunset hikes near Pataskala, 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. Arrowhead Viewpoint & Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

2. Ashton Pond–Beech Trail, 6 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

3. Arrowhead Trail & Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

5. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

6. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

7. Rocky Fork Creek 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

8. Blue Wing Pond & Killdeer Trail 11 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Buckeye Trail 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Tall Pines Area–Monarch Trail, 4 sights 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Monarch Trail 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Kestrel Trail 16.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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