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. Boat House & Dock & Trapper's Run 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

2. Marina Point Observation Deck 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walking

3. Rockwood Drive 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

4. Cherry Island Trail 0.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Riley Creek Overlook & Downriver Linked Greenways 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

6. Downriver Linked Greenways 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Haggerman Road 4.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Groh Bike Path East & Meridian Bike Path East Side Lower 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

9. East of the Wildlife Sanctuary–Thorofare Canal, 5 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 84 min of walking

10. Thorofare Canal & Meridian Bike Path East Side Lower 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

11. Huroc Park Trail & Lake Erie Metropark Connector via Oakwoods Metro Park Path 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

12. Lake Erie Metropark Connector & Long Bark Nature Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

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