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. Simon Kenton Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:57 PM

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

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Clarence J. Brown Reservoir Loop via Bridle Trail 9.8 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

3. Bridle Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 8:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Little Miami Scenic Trail 13.5 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

5. Buck Creek State Park Beach & Buck Creek Scenic Trail 11 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

6. Buck Creek Scenic Trail 11.6 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

7. New Reid Park Sunset Point 14 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

8. Kiser Lake–Lime Trail, 3 sights 15.1 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

9. Ricciardi Spring via Little Miami Scenic Trail 16.9 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. The Grotto via Little Miami Scenic Trail 16.9 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

11. North Lewisburg Trail 16.4 mi away

    Be there by 8:26 PM

    1. Be there8:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:47 PM
    3. Dark9:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Mary’s Way 23.8 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