AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Westerville, 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. Genoa Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  2. Aaron's Pond & Genoa Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  3. Hoover Reservoir–Hoover Dam Park Beach, 4 lakes 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  4. Aaron's Pond via County Line Trail 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  5. Westerville Reservoir & lakeside court pond 2.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Inniswood Metro Gardens 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

  7. lakeside court pond 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

  8. Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve–Natural Play Area, 4 groves 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. County Line Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  10. walking path 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

  11. Mansard Pond 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  12. Alum Creek Lake & Alum Creek Phase 1 4.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead