Sunset hikes near South Shore Park, 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. Mouse Trail Loop 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

2. Big Hill–Maumee Bay State Park Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

3. Maumee Bay State Park Viewpoint–Erie Beach, 3 beaches 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Maumee Bay State Park Viewpoint–Erie Beach, 3 beaches 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Erie Beach 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 99 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Black Loop–Red, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

7. Great Sulphur Spring–Black Loop, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

8. Exercise Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

9. North Summit Sidepath 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

10. Exercise Viewpoint & Exercise Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Buckeye Basin Trail 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. MLK Bridge Sidepath Viewpoint 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking