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. Valley Parkway Connector Loop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

2. Cuyahoga County high point–Bridle Trail - Parkway, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 264 min of walking

3. Bedford Reservation All Purpose Trail–Eddie's Wildlife Pass, 6 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 114 min of walking

4. Buckeye Trail–Eddie's Wildlife Pass, 6 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 120 min of walking

5. Bridal Veil Falls–Tinker's Creek Gorge Scenic Overlook, 7 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 119 min of walking

6. Sagamore Run Lake 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Eddie's Wildlife Pass–Mars Quarry, 5 sights 4.3 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. Dark8:23 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

8. Bike and Hike Trail–Red Lock Trail, 3 sights 4.3 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

9. Buckeye Sunset Point–Whipps Ledges, 3 cliffs 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 38 min of walking

10. Ridgewood Lake 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Iron Springs Loop Trail–North Ravine Loop Trail, 3 sights 8.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Garfield Boulevard Connector Trail & Garfield Park Reservation All Purpose Trail 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 50 min of walking