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. Snyder Pond–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Chautauqua Valley Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 89 min of walking

4. Strasser Woods State Preserve–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 1 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

5. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Chichaqua Valley Trail 1 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Dark7:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. High Trestle Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

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

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

7. Lake Future & Snyder Pond via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:21 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Orlabor Gateway Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 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

9. Northwest Lakeshore Drive 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 163 min of walking

10. Lake Petocka 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:42 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Neal Smith Trail & Top Shelf 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 66 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Copper Creek Lake & Youngstown Bike Trail via Gay Lea Wilson Trail 5.6 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