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. Freedom Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

2. Cuyahoga River Reservoir & Highbridge Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 20 min of walking

3. Beaver Pond–Munroe Falls Metro Park Beach, 4 lakes 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 48 min of walking

4. Indian Spring–Park Lake, 6 lakes 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

5. Crystal Lake 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Park Lake–Beaver Pond, 4 lakes 5.3 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

7. Bike and Hike Trail 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

8. Nicholson Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

9. Bike and Hike Trail–Red Lock Trail, 3 sights 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 184 min of walking

10. Firestone Reservoir 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

11. Long Lake–Lake Nesmith, 3 lakes 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. Portage Hike & Bike Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking