Sunset hikes

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. Clark State Forest Horse Trails & South Flatwood Road via Knobstone Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 214 min of walking

2. Clark State Forest Horse Trails 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Clark SF Horse Trails 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

4. Monon South Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 98 min of walking

5. Railroad Grade 11.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:11 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Mount Saint Francis Lake 14.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Chapel Lake & Patrol Road 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

8. Patrol Road 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

9. Discovery Trail–Heritage Trail, 3 sights 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

10. Heritage Trail & Levee Trail via Ohio River Greenway 17.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 193 min of walking

11. Hardy Lake–Hardy Lake State Recreation Area Beach Loop, 4 sights 18.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. East End Bridge Pedestrian Path 17.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint