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. Great-Little Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

2. Inner Trail & Outer Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 8:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM — 14 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Observation Hill–Blue Trail, 4 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 16 min of walking

4. Barn Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

5. Clear Creek Trail 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

6. Great Miami River Recreation Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

7. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 7.6 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

8. Stuart Field 0.385 mile Walking/Running path via Dayton-Kettering Connector 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 8:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:48 PM
   3. Head back9:03 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark9:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

9. Argonne Lake & Orange + Red + YellowTrail via Orange Bridle 7.3 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

10. Pond 1–Pond 3, 4 lakes 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 8:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:48 PM
    3. Head back9:03 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

11. Pond 3–Wildlife Pond Loop, 4 lakes 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
    2. Sunset8:48 PM
    3. Head back9:03 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark9:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walking

12. Wildlife Pond–Pond 3 Loop, 4 lakes 7.5 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

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