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 1.1 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 6.7 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. Chichaqua Valley Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 136 min of walking

4. West 148th Street North 6.7 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 10.3 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 Lakeshore Drive 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 180 min of walking

7. Northwest Cherry Creek Lane 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 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 · 50 ft climb · 88 min of walking

8. High Trestle Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

9. Orlabor Gateway Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:15 PM
   3. Head back7:30 PM
   4. At your car7:35 PM
   5. Dark7:43 PM

   Back at your car by 7:35 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Lake Future & Snyder Pond via High Trestle Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:15 PM
    3. Head back7:30 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark7:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 268 min of walking

11. Pin Oak 9.2 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

12. Heart of Iowa Nature Trail 8.8 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