Sunset hikes near Rockbridge, 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. Lake Hargus–A W Marion State Park Beach Loop, 5 sights 24.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

2. Roundtown Trail 26.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

3. Buzzard’s Roost Lake–Bobolink Grassland Trail, 4 sights 25.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:26 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Kokomo Viewpoint–Bobolink Grassland Trail, 4 sights 25.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 87 min of walking

5. Bobolink Grassland Trail 25.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 73 min of walking

6. Arrowhead Trail & Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 29.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

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

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

7. Arrowhead Viewpoint–Arrowhead Trail, 3 sights 29.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

8. Arrowhead Trail via Blacklick Creek Trail 29.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 66 min of walking

9. Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 29.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

10. Kestrel Trail 28.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Monarch Trail via Sweetgum Trail 28.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Kestrel Viewpoint 28.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint