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. Columbus People Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

2. Pelican Lane 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

3. Mill Race Lake via Columbus People Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

4. Pauline Crump Nature Preserve via Columbus People Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Trail 2–Trail 4, 3 sights 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Eco Lake & Trail 1 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. West 900 S 17.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Franklin Greenway Trail 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Pinnacle & Trail 1 21.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Trail #10 & Trail 1 22 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 26 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Trail #2 22.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 27 min of walking

12. Bartley Ridge–Lucas Hollow, 3 sights 22.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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