Sunset hikes near Avon Lake, ia

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. School Lake & Karras-Kaul Connector Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 282 min of walking

2. Northeast 45th Street 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking

3. Northeast 45th Street & Northeast 94th Avenue 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Easter Lake–Jackson Basin, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 219 min of walking

5. Southeast 44th Avenue & Southeast 56th Street 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Southeast 44th Avenue & Southeast 52nd Street 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Avon Lake & Southeast 64th Street 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

8. Coal Miner's Daughter via Summerset Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 250 min of walking

9. Strasser Woods State Preserve–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 304 min of walking

10. Copper Creek Lake & Youngstown Bike Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 35 min of walking

12. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 202 min of walking