Sunset hikes near Aucheys, pa

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. Gobbler Spur Road & Sand Spring Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 146 min of walking

2. State Game Lands Number 110 Viewpoint & Sand Spring Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 144 min of walking

3. Jefferson Tract - Weiser State Forest Viewpoint & Sand Spring Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 139 min of walking

4. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint & State Game Land Road via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Silver Creek Reservoir 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 24 min of walking

6. Schuylkill Island & Leg Destroyer Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Leg Destroyer Viewpoint & Appalachian National Scenic Trail Loop 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Schuylkill River Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. New Kernsville Lake via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 34 min of walking

10. The Pinnacle–Pinnacle Viewpoint, 3 summits 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Pinnacle Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Pocahontas Spring–Rattlesnake Trail (snowmobile) Sunset Point, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint