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. Richard L. Frederick Memorial Bikeway 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 8:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:23 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Historic Sycamore–Blue Trail, 3 sights 0 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. Black Trail–Blue Trail, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:59 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 52 min of walking

4. Spring Lake–Brown Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:04 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Blue + Green Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:05 PM
   2. Sunset8:47 PM
   3. Head back9:02 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark9:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Dogwood Pond & Adirondack Trail 6.6 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

7. Stuart Field 0.385 mile Walking/Running path via Dayton-Kettering Connector 6.2 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

8. Observation Hill–Blue Trail, 4 sights 6.4 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

9. Barn Trail 6.7 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

10. Green Trail & Orange Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 8:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:47 PM
    3. Head back9:02 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

11. Beavercreek Trail Connector 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:47 PM
    3. Head back9:02 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walking

12. Wright Brothers Bikeway 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 8:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:47 PM
    3. Head back9:02 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark9:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

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