Sunset hikes near Buck Mountain, 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. Round Head Mountain 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 60 min of walking

2. Uranium Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 67 min of walking

3. Buzzard's Option & Penn Haven Express 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 90 min of walking

4. State Game Lands Access Road 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 71 min of walking

5. Deer Path & Rabbit Patch via D&L Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 380 min of walking

6. Broad Mt. Loop–D&L Trail, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

7. Broad Mt. Loop 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 223 min of walking

8. American Standard 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 184 min of walking

9. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Broad Mt. Loop & Deer Path 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

11. Cabin Ridge Viewpoint–Cabin Ridge, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car11:27 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 11:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 436 min of walking

12. Drakes Express & Sunset Drop 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 85 min of walking