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. Richard L. Frederick Memorial Bikeway 0.2 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

2. Black Trail–Blue Trail, 4 sights 1 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

3. Historic Sycamore–Black Trail, 5 sights 2.6 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

4. Green Trail & Orange Trail Loop via Brown Trail 2.5 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

5. Spring Lake–Brown Trail, 3 sights 2.1 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

6. Blue + Green Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Green Trail & Orange Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Prairie Grass Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 268 min of walking

9. Little Miami Scenic Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 115 min of walking

10. Beavercreek Trail Connector 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

11. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 9.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:19 PM

    1. Be there7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Wright Brothers Bikeway 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:05 PM

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

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint