Sunset hikes near Cheltenham Village, 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. Crossroads Marsh–Newtown Rail Trail, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

2. Council Rock Viewpoint–Council Rock, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. The Peak Woods–Crossroads Marsh, 3 groves 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 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.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 58 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Crossroads Marsh–Newtown Rail Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

5. Newtown Rail Trail & Paper Mill Woods Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 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.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Newtown Rail Trail–Pennypack Creek Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

7. PNE Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

8. Tippin's Pond 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

9. Beaver Pond & Cove Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking

10. Fox Run Trail via Cove Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 78 min of walking

11. Cove Viewpoint & Beaver Pond via Cove Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 62 min of walking

12. Cove Viewpoint–Bullfrog Pond, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 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 · 47 min of walking