AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Columbus

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Greenlawn Avenue Low Head Reservoir via Scioto Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 8:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  2. Joyce Avenue Bike Path 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

  3. Olentangy Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Olentangy Trail via Scioto Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

  5. Quarry Trails Metro Park Viewpoint 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  6. Quarry Trails Metro Park Viewpoint 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:10 PM

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

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

  7. Quarry Trail Bike Course 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:45 PM
    3. Head back9:00 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark9:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

  8. Blacklick Creek Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car11:51 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 11:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 346 min of walking

  9. Arrowhead Viewpoint & Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car11:44 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 11:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 330 min of walking

  10. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

  11. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  12. Rocky Fork Creek 10.2 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 · 13 min of walking