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. Green Trail–Harbin Park Path, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Fitness Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Miami 2 Miami 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking

4. Songbird Pond–Maple Pond, 5 lakes 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 36 min of walking

5. woods 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 35 min of walking

6. Meyer Lake–Arboretum Trail (E), 3 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 67 min of walking

7. Great Miami River Recreation Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Dogwood Pond & TVT 24 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 109 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Hutchins Station Reservoir & Great Miami River Recreation Trail 23.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 311 min of walking

10. Wildlife pond via Yellow Trail 24.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:05 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:05 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Pink Trail Loop 24.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

12. Clear Creek Trail 25 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking