Sunset hikes near Troyton, 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. Delaware Reservoir & Briar Patch Trail 0.5 mi away

   Be there by 8:25 PM

   1. Be there8:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Dark9:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Great Horned Owl Trail & Overlook Trail 12.6 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

3. Overlook Trail 12.6 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

4. Blues Creek fishing area–Blue Stem Trail, 4 sights 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Alum Creek Lake & Park Office Hollenback Trail 13.6 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

6. Marsh Hawk Trail 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

7. Mansard Pond 17.3 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

8. Big Meadows Path (1 mi)–Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi) Loop, 3 sights 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

9. Overlook Deck & Overlook Trail (2.3 mi) via Dripping Rock Trail (2.5 mi) 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

10. Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi)–Multi-Use Trail (2.25 mi), 3 sights 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 8:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Red Trabue Walking Path 17 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car10:52 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 225 min of walking

12. Golden Bear Reservior & Ashbaugh Road 17.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 118 min of walking