Sunset hikes near Blakeslee, 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. Shrub Swamp Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Boundary Trail & Stone Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 76 min of walking

3. Bear Trail–Boundary Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 379 min of walking

4. Boulder Field & Stone Trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 51 min of walking

5. Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area Sunset Point–Dyson Trail Loop, 5 sights 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Dyson Trail–Knorr Trail Loop, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Creek Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Lost Lakes 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Creek Trail–North Meckesville Road, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 94 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Dry Land Hill Parcel Viewpoint Loop 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Bradys Lake 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 177 min of walking

12. Stone Tower–Bear Lake Trail, 5 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:35 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 235 min of walking