Sunset hikes near Columbia, 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. Chickies Rock Overlook–Chickies Rock, 3 cliffs 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 54 min of walking

2. Breezyview Overlook & Northwest Lancaster County River Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Highpoint Scenic Vista–East Meadow Trail Loop, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

4. Northwest Lancaster County River Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 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 · 52 min of walking

5. Overlook Trail via Mason-Dixon Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 50 min of walking

6. The Overlook at Schull's Rock & Overlook Trail via Mason-Dixon Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 119 min of walking

7. Schulls Rock via Mason-Dixon Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 121 min of walking

8. 9A–Easy Peasy, 4 sights 8.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Sue's Trail 10.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walking

11. Easy Peasy–Fresh & Twisty, 4 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

12. Northwest Lancaster County River Viewpoint via Northwest Lancaster County River Trail 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint