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. Wildlife pond via Yellow Trail 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Dark8:07 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:07 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Orange Trail & Purple Trail Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walking

3. Pink Trail Loop 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

4. wildlife pond & Orange Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:57 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Dogwood Pond Loop 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

6. Hutchins Station Reservoir & Great Miami River Recreation Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 311 min of walking

7. Green Trail - Horse and Snowmobile & South Heron Run Trail 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 198 min of walking

8. Silver Trail & Yellow Trail via Red Trail 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Blue Trail 11.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Dark8:07 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:07 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Clear Creek Trail 11.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

11. Beech Ridge Trail & Lower Meadowlark Trail 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 84 min of walking

12. Beech Ridge Trail & Lower Meadowlark Trail via South Ghost Hedge Trail 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 142 min of walking