Pioneer Point
Pioneer Point sits along the Ohio & Erie Canalway at 1,060 feet, facing 240 degrees toward the southwest. The terrain drops 192 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving the ground a noticeable pitch in that direction. Buzzards Roost, a viewpoint at 1,173 feet, is visible to the southwest at a distance of 1.2 miles; it also serves as the next lookout along the byway, following this one. The facing direction is angled 30 degrees off a straight sunset line, so late-day light comes in at a slant rather than head-on. Canton lies 15.8 miles north, with Akron farther north at 36.0 miles and Austintown to the northeast at 49.3 miles. Waters Park Overlook precedes this stop on the route. Sunset times shift across the year, from 17:02 at the December solstice to 21:00 at the June solstice, which affects how much daylight remains for viewing depending on the season.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Buzzards Roost1,173 ftsouthwest · 1.2 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 07:30 | 19:38 | 19:02 |
| June solstice | 05:56 | 21:00 | 20:19 |
| September equinox | 07:14 | 19:25 | 18:49 |
| December solstice | 07:46 | 17:02 | 16:19 |
Local time (America/New_York). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Canton15.8 mi north
- Akron36.0 mi north
- Austintown49.3 mi northeast
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How high is Pioneer Point?
Pioneer Point sits at about 1,060 feet (323 m).
What can you see from Pioneer Point?
From Pioneer Point: Buzzards Roost (SW, 1.2 mi).
Is Pioneer Point better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Pioneer Point toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the nearest town to Pioneer Point?
Canton, 16 miles N of Pioneer Point.
What is the next lookout after Pioneer Point?
Buzzards Roost is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Pioneer Point.
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Day trips start here
- East Sparta · 7 mi
- Magnolia · 8 mi
- Waynesburg · 10 mi
- Canton-Massillion Metropolitan Area · 14 mi
- Malvern · 14 mi
- Canton · 16 mi
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