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 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

2. Fitness Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 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 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking

4. Songbird Pond–Maple Pond, 5 lakes 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

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

5. Great Miami River Recreation Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

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

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

6. woods 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

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

7. Meyer Lake–Arboretum Trail (E), 3 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Head back7:52 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:04 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Wildlife pond via Yellow Trail 24.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:37 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. wildlife pond & Orange Trail 24.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:36 PM
   3. Head back7:51 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 126 min of walking

10. Dogwood Pond Loop 24.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car10:27 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 311 min of walking

12. Pink Trail Loop 24.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:36 PM
    3. Head back7:51 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking