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. Clinton–Fayette Friendship Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Jamestown Connector Bikeway 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 PM
   2. Sunset8:46 PM
   3. Head back9:01 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 93 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Paint Creek Recreational Trail 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:48 PM
   2. Sunset8:44 PM
   3. Head back8:59 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 72 min of walking

4. Luther E. Warren Peace Path 14.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:46 PM
   3. Head back9:01 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Harmony Lake 17.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:45 PM
   3. Head back9:00 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark9:14 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Prairie Grass Trail 21.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

7. Enclosure Loop–Old Channel Loop, 3 sights 21.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

8. School Forest Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 26.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

9. Ricciardi Spring via Little Miami Scenic Trail 26.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

10. The Grotto via Little Miami Scenic Trail 27.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
    2. Sunset8:47 PM
    3. Head back9:02 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

11. Deer Creek Lake–Green Bridle Trail, 5 sights 26.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 61 min of walking

12. Deer Creek Lake–Blue Bridle Trail, 4 sights 27.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:44 PM
    3. Head back8:59 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark9:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking