Sunset hikes near South Charleston, 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. New Reid Park Sunset Point 10 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 24 min of walking

2. Clarence J. Brown Reservoir Loop via Bridle Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

3. Bridle Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Prairie Grass Trail 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

5. Jamestown Connector Bikeway 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

6. Buck Creek State Park Beach & Buck Creek Scenic Trail 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 51 min of walking

7. Buck Creek Scenic Trail 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

8. Simon Kenton Trail 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:30 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 155 min of walking

9. Picardy Pond & Normandy Pond 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Normandy Pond 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Ricciardi Spring via Little Miami Scenic Trail 14.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

12. The Grotto via Little Miami Scenic Trail 14.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset8:02 PM
    3. Head back8:17 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:30 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking