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. Prairie Grass Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 87 min of walking

2. Little Miami Scenic Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 13 min before dark.

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

3. The Grotto via Little Miami Scenic Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

4. Ricciardi Spring & Upper Birch Creek Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

5. Traveler's Spring & Upper Birch Creek Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:25 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Beavercreek Trail Connector 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

7. Solidago Downs Equestrian Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:21 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Jamestown Connector Bikeway 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:46 PM
   3. Head back9:01 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark9:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 143 min of walking

9. Richard L. Frederick Memorial Bikeway 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Mary’s Way 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 8:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:47 PM
    3. Head back9:02 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Historic Sycamore–Blue Trail, 3 sights 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 8:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:27 PM
    2. Sunset8:48 PM
    3. Head back9:03 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 14 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Green Trail & Orange Trail Loop via Brown Trail 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 8:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:47 PM
    3. Head back9:02 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint