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. Soccer Field Spur via Simon Kenton Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:06 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walking

2. Clarence J. Brown Reservoir Loop via Bridle Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Buck Creek State Park Beach & Buck Creek Scenic Trail 6.2 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 6.2 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. New Reid Park Sunset Point 8.7 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

6. Bridle Trail 7.3 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

7. Little Miami Scenic Trail 7.4 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 10.6 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 10.6 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. Kiser Lake–Lime Trail, 3 sights 16.2 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

11. Traveler's Spring & Upper Birch Creek Trail via Little Miami Scenic Trail 16.8 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

12. Prairie Grass Trail 19.9 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