Sunset hikes near Sparta, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Ohio to Erie Trail 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

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

  2. Sandel Legacy Trail 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

  4. Genoa Trail 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 194 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 144 min of walking

  7. Mansard Pond 21.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  8. Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  9. Be there by 7:39 PM

    1. Be there7:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Dark8:27 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:27 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

  11. lakeside court pond 23 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

  12. walking path 21.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 1 min before dark.

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