Sunset hikes near Engleside, 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. CVA Trail & Rockford Road 0.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Equestrian Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Conestoga Viewpoint–Indian Rock, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 30 min of walking

4. Mill Creek Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 71 min of walking

5. Conestoga Trail System 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Manheim Heritage Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Bounce Kraze via Granite Run Drive 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Greater Lancaster Heritage Pathway 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Jake Landis Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail 9.4 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. Crosswinds Trail & Highlands At Warwick Trail 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking