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. Jack Pine Trail & Otter Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

2. Lake Petocka 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:32 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 7:32 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Chichaqua Valley Trail 6.6 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

4. West 148th Street North 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

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

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

5. Gay Lea Wilson Trail–Youngstown Bike Trail, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 299 min of walking

6. Northwest Cherry Creek Lane 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 208 min of walking

7. Orlabor Gateway Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 259 min of walking

8. High Trestle Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 268 min of walking

9. Pin Oak 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 197 min of walking

10. Heart of Iowa Nature Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 205 min of walking

11. Strasser Woods State Preserve–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 12.4 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

12. Snyder Pond–Chautauqua Valley Trail, 3 sights 12.6 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