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. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Copper Creek Lake via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 114 min of walking

3. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Chichaqua Valley Trail 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:41 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:41 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Lake Petocka 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:31 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

5. Strasser Woods State Preserve–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Youngstown Bike Trail & Youngstown Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Youngstown Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

8. Snyder Pond–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Chautauqua Valley Trail 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. High Trestle Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:14 PM
    3. Head back7:29 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Oriole Avenue 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Northwest Lakeshore Drive 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 147 min of walking