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. Clarence J. Brown Reservoir Loop via Bridle Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

2. Bridle Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 8:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Buck Creek State Park Beach & Buck Creek Scenic Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 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 · 80 ft climb · 62 min of walking

4. Buck Creek Scenic Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

5. Buck Creek Scenic Trail & Soccer Field Spur via Simon Kenton Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 188 min of walking

6. New Reid Park Sunset Point 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 31 min of walking

7. Little Miami Scenic Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 112 min of walking

8. Ricciardi Spring via Little Miami Scenic Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

9. The Grotto via Little Miami Scenic Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

10. Prairie Grass Trail 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:50 PM
    2. Sunset8:47 PM
    3. Head back9:02 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark9:16 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 75 min of walking

11. Mary’s Way 16.7 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

12. Traveler's Spring & Upper Birch Creek Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 15.3 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