Sunset hikes near Whispering Creek, 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. Alum Creek Lake & Park Office Hollenback Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 184 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Mansard Pond 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Aaron's Pond & Genoa Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Genoa Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

5. Overlook Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Great Horned Owl Trail & Overlook Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Westerville Reservoir & lakeside court pond 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. lakeside court pond 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

9. Red Fox Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Ohio to Erie Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

11. Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi)–Multi-Use Trail (2.25 mi), 3 sights 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

12. Big Meadows Path (1 mi)–Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi) Loop, 3 sights 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 9 min before dark.

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