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. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 8:28 PM

   1. Be there8:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Dark9:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Stuart Field 0.385 mile Walking/Running path via Dayton-Kettering Connector 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

3. Tait Station Reservoir 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car11:00 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 234 min of walking

4. Wildlife Pond–Pond 3 Loop, 4 lakes 6 mi away

   Be there by 8:28 PM

   1. Be there8:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Dark9:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Argonne Lake–Orange + Red + YellowTrail Loop, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

6. Pond 3–Wildlife Pond Loop, 4 lakes 6 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

7. Green Bridle–Orange + Red + YellowTrail Loop, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Be there by 8:28 PM

   1. Be there8:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Dark9:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Argonne Lake & Orange + Red + YellowTrail via Orange Bridle 6 mi away

   Be there by 8:28 PM

   1. Be there8:28 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Dark9:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Pond 1–Pond 3, 4 lakes 6 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

10. Observation Hill–Blue Trail, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:48 PM
    3. Head back9:03 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 16 min of walking

11. Barn Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 8:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:48 PM
    3. Head back9:03 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

12. Historic Sycamore–Blue Trail, 3 sights 6.3 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