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. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Chichaqua Valley Trail 3.4 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

2. 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

3. Copper Creek Lake & Youngstown Bike Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 2.8 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

4. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail 3.3 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. Strasser Woods State Preserve–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 4.1 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

6. Lake Petocka 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:34 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

7. Snyder Pond–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 5.2 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 5.2 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. Lake Future & Snyder Pond via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 224 min of walking

10. Youngstown Trail 4.9 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

11. John Pat Dorrian Viewpoint & Martin Luther King Junior Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 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 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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