Sunset hikes near Patterson Gardens, mi

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. Monroe Loop Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

2. Monroe Sunset Point & Monroe Loop Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

3. Union Camp Marsh 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Great Sulphur Spring–Black Loop, 5 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

5. Bald Eagle Trail–Horse Trail Loop, 4 sights 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

6. Black Loop–Red, 3 sights 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

7. Willow Metro Park Path via Oakwoods Metro Park Path 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Carleton West Road 12.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Haggerman Road 14.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:16 PM

   1. Be there7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Dark8:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Blue Trail–Orange Trail / Blue Trail, 4 sights 14.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

11. Washago Pond & Willow Hike-Bike Trail 14 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Lake Erie Metropark Connector & Long Bark Nature Trail 14.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:04 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking