Sunset hikes near Energy, 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. North Country Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 18 min of walking

2. Kildoo Trail & Slippery Rock Gorge Trail (NCT) 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. North Country Sunset Point & North Country Trail 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:29 PM

   1. Be there7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 1–Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 2, 3 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Lake Arthur–Glacier Ridge Trail (NCT), 4 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 62 min of walking

6. Glacier Ridge Trail (NCT) 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Blue Trail 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

8. Creek Trail Loop via East Trail 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Porters Cove - Equestrian Trail 2 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Hill Top Trail Connector & Hill Top Trail Loop via Pleasant Valley Trail 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Power Line Trail [A] Sunset Point–Lakeview Beach, 3 beaches 11.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lakeview Beach & Freeride Loop [J] via Glacier Ridge Trail (NCT) 11.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Dark8:16 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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