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. Heartland Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

2. County Line Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Sippo Valley Trail 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 246 min of walking

4. Interurban Trail 7.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Crystal Lakes & Olde Muskingum Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

6. Olde Muskingum Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Long Lake–Lake Nesmith, 3 lakes 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

9. Firestone Reservoir 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. West Loop 19.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Vulture's Knob Access Road 17.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Huffman Trail 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 66 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint