Sunset hikes near Worthington, 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. Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi)–Multi-Use Trail (2.25 mi), 3 sights 3.2 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

2. Overlook Deck & Overlook Trail (2.3 mi) via Dripping Rock Trail (2.5 mi) 3.3 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

3. Edward S. Thomas Nature Preserve & Natural Play Area via Multipurpose Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

4. Red Trabue Walking Path 6.7 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

5. Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D via Red Trabue Walking Path 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Indian Run Falls–Indian Run Falls Park - Observation Deck D, 4 viewpoints 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 8:24 PM

   1. Be there8:24 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

7. Aaron's Pond & Genoa Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 181 min of walking

8. Genoa Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 159 min of walking

9. Big Meadows Path (1 mi)–Coyote Run Trail (3.5 mi) Loop, 3 sights 4.1 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. Hoover Reservoir–Hoover Dam Park Beach, 4 lakes 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Wernli Community Fishing & Rec Pond 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car11:04 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 252 min of walking

12. Westerville Reservoir & lakeside court pond 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 8:24 PM

    1. Be there8:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Dark9:14 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:14 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead