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. School Lake & Karras-Kaul Connector Trail 3 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. EMC Overlook–MacRae Park Pond, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:55 PM

   1. Be there6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:43 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Gray's Lake–EMC Overlook, 5 lakes 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail 3.4 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

5. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 3.4 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

6. Harry Piper Parkway Trail 2 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. Dark7:43 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 52 min of walking

7. Easter Lake–Easter Lake Beach, 4 lakes 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

8. Easter Lake Connector Trails 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 61 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Youngstown Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

10. Copper Creek Lake via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 3.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:55 PM

    1. Be there6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Dark7:43 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:43 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. John Pat Dorrian Viewpoint & Martin Luther King Junior Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 134 min of walking

12. Martin Luther King Junior Trail 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 42 min of walking