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. Blacklick Creek Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 205 min of walking

2. Arrowhead Viewpoint & Arrowhead Trail via Blacklick Creek Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 151 min of walking

3. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

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

4. Tall Pines Area–Kestrel Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

5. Kestrel Viewpoint & Kestrel Trail via Sweetgum Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

6. Monarch Trail Loop 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

7. Turtle Pond via Blacklick Creek Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:22 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

8. Buckeye Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

9. Monarch Trail via Sweetgum Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:43 PM
   3. Head back8:58 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:13 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Kestrel Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Foor Leisure Path 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 8:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

12. Ashton Pond–Beech Trail, 6 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 8:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:43 PM
    3. Head back8:58 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark9:13 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking