Sunset hikes near West Jefferson, 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. Darby Creek Greenway Trail & Darby Dan Training Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

2. Bridle Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Dyer Mill Ski Trail A 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Prairie Oaks Dog Beach–Alder Trail, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking

5. Darby Creek Greenway Viewpoint via Darby Creek Greenway Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:02 PM
   3. Head back8:17 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 74 min of walking

6. Riffle Run Viewpoint via Darby Creek Greenway Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:29 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Heritage Rail Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 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 walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Camp Chase Trail 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Terrace Trail 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:41 PM

   1. Be there7:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Dark8:29 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:29 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Unique Tree & Ancient Trail via Camp Chase Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Teal Viewpoint–Harrier Loop, 3 sights 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Wagtail Trail A 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:29 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 4 min before dark.

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