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. Wright Brothers Bikeway 0 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

2. Cedar Lake–North Woods Pond, 7 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Red Bridle Trail & Red Trail Loop 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. North Woods Pond–Orange Trail Loop, 6 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Beavercreek Trail Connector 6.9 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

6. Ricciardi Spring via Little Miami Scenic Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

7. The Grotto via Little Miami Scenic Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

8. School Forest Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

9. Prairie Grass Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:05 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 221 min of walking

10. Traveler's Spring & Upper Birch Creek Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 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

11. Blue Lake–Eastwood MetroPark Beach Loop, 4 sights 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Deed’s Point–Blue Lake, 4 beaches 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 138 min of walking