Sunset hikes near Sherman Lakes, 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. Alum Creek Lake & Park Office Hollenback Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 192 min of walking

2. Mansard Pond 4.8 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

3. Aaron's Pond & Genoa Trail 5.1 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

4. Genoa Trail 6.5 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

5. Overlook Trail 6.3 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

6. Great Horned Owl Trail & Overlook Trail 6.4 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

7. Westerville Reservoir & lakeside court pond 5.8 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

8. lakeside court pond 5.8 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

9. Hoover Reservoir & Galena Brick Trail via Sandel Legacy Trail 5.6 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.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

10. Sandel Legacy Trail 5.8 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.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 43 min of walking

11. Red Fox Trail 5.5 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

12. Ohio to Erie Trail 7.8 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