Sunset hikes near Excelsior, 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. Big Mountain Road 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Black Sunset Point & Big Mountain Trail via Black Road Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 357 min of walking

3. William Penn Lane Sunset Point–#1 Natalie Miner's Path East, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 365 min of walking

4. Culm Bank Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 185 min of walking

5. Black Road Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Bunker Hill 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. #1 Natalie Miner's Path East–#1 Natalie Miner's Path West, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 326 min of walking

8. Number Four Reservoir via Bunker Hill 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 74 min of walking

9. McWilliams Reservoir–Bear Gap Reservoir, 8 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 110 min of walking

10. Bear Gap Reservoir & #1 Natalie Miner's Path East via Roaring Creek Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Roaring Creek Tract - Weiser State Forest Sunset Point via Black Road Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 211 min of walking

12. Pond Road 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 48 min of walking