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. Solidago Downs Equestrian Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

2. Little Miami Scenic Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 321 min of walking

3. Prairie Grass Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 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.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 123 min of walking

4. Black Trail–Blue Trail, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 52 min of walking

5. The Grotto via Little Miami Scenic Trail 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walking

6. Ricciardi Spring & Upper Birch Creek Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

7. Richard L. Frederick Memorial Bikeway 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Traveler's Spring & Upper Birch Creek Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

9. Historic Sycamore–Black Trail, 5 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 44 min of walking

10. Green Trail & Orange Trail Loop via Brown Trail 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 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.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Baldwin Pond & Upper Birch Creek Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 9.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:17 PM

    1. Be there7:17 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

12. Spring Lake–Brown Trail, 3 sights 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint