Sunset hikes near Sharon, 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. Genoa Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 159 min of walking

2. Aaron's Pond & Genoa Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 181 min of walking

3. Hoover Reservoir–Hoover Dam Park Beach, 4 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Aaron's Pond & Otterbein Lake via County Line Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:16 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 — 8 min before dark.

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

5. Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve–Natural Play Area, 4 groves 1.6 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

6. County Line Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

7. Mansard Pond 6.6 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

8. Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi)–Multi-Use Trail (2.25 mi), 3 sights 5.7 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

9. Overlook Deck & Overlook Trail (2.3 mi) via Dripping Rock Trail (2.5 mi) 6 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

10. Big Meadows Path (1 mi)–Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi) Loop, 3 sights 6.1 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

11. Westerville Reservoir & lakeside court pond 4.7 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

12. Inniswood Metro Gardens 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 car9:01 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 13 min before dark.

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