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 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

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

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

2. Lake Petocka 6.2 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

3. Chautauqua Valley Trail via Chichaqua Valley Trail 6.7 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

4. West 148th Street North 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 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 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:16 PM
   3. Head back7:31 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:44 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 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 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:11 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 200 min of walking

7. Orlabor Gateway Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 250 min of walking

8. High Trestle Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 259 min of walking

9. Pin Oak 10 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:17 PM
   3. Head back7:32 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 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 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:17 PM
    3. Head back7:32 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 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 4:22 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

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