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. Firetower Sunset Point & Firetower Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 89 min of walking

2. Silver Creek Reservoir & Moss Glen Reservoir 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 117 min of walking

3. T455 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Silver Creek Reservoir 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 88 min of walking

5. Stage Coach Road 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 25 min of walking

6. Beaver Dam Road 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Still Creek Reservoir–Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 181 min of walking

8. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 135 min of walking

9. American Standard & Fire Tower Road Loop 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 180 min of walking

10. Fire Tower Road 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 122 min of walking

11. Dennison Road 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 137 min of walking

12. Sharp Mountain Road 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking