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

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car10:02 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Copper Creek Lake & Youngstown Bike Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Youngstown Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Chichaqua Valley Trail 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:56 PM

   1. Be there6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Dark7:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Snyder Pond–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 366 min of walking

8. Chautauqua Valley Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 127 min of walking

9. School Lake & Karras-Kaul Connector Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Harry Piper Parkway Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Easter Lake–Easter Lake Beach, 4 lakes 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

12. Easter Lake Connector Trails 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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