Sunset hikes near Buena Vista, 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. Hwz Trail & Pipsissewa Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Forest Path & Pipsissewa Trail 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. 1178 & Gas Well Access Trail via Great Allegheny Passage 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 90 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. 1166 & Gas Well Access Trail via Witch Hazel Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 85 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. 1162–Table Rock, 6 rocks 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 99 min of walking

6. Table Rock–Standing Stone, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 98 min of walking

7. Great Allegheny Passage 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 80 min of walking

8. Witch Hazel Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 74 min of walking

9. Eagle #1 Path 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 75 min of walking

10. Pipsissewa Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 94 min of walking

11. Braddock Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 62 min of walking

12. 1200–Beaver Trail, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint