Sunset hikes near South Mount Vernon, 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. Ohio to Erie Trail 21.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Sandel Legacy Trail 27.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

3. Hoover Reservoir & Galena Brick Trail via Sandel Legacy Trail 27.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

4. Genoa Trail 30.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Mansard Pond 33.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 48 min of walking

6. Alum Creek Lake & Alum Creek Phase 1 33.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Aaron's Pond via County Line Trail 32.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Westerville Reservoir & lakeside court pond 34.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:40 PM

   1. Be there7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:28 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:28 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Inniswood Metro Gardens 33.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:28 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

10. lakeside court pond 34.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

11. walking path 31.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Rocky Fork Creek 35.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:28 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

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