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. Arrowhead Trail & Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:16 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 296 min of walking

2. Arrowhead Viewpoint & Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 315 min of walking

3. Tall Pines Area–Monarch Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Monarch Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Monarch Trail via Sweetgum Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Kestrel Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Kestrel Viewpoint 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Buckeye Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

10. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

11. Foor Leisure Path 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

12. Arrowhead Trail & Blacklick Creek Trail (Extension) 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint