Sunset hikes near Charlottsville, 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. Bear Pen Road 6.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Dark8:07 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:07 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Green Springs Road 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 119 min of walking

3. Daugherty, T720 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

4. Colerain Trail & Tussey Trail via Mid-State Trail 12.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Rainbow Trail via Colerain Trail 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. New Beginnings Road 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Round Top Trail & Summit Trail 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Houtzdale Line Trail 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Fire Tower Road 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 83 min of walking

10. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Lower Trail 10.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:13 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 302 min of walking

11. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Quarry Road 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 139 min of walking

12. Swampy Road 14.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint