Sunset hikes near Franklin, 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. Greenway Trail 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Vaughn's Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 72 min of walking

3. Vaughn's Trail & Wendel Cassel Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 116 min of walking

4. Charles Baily Trail & Vaughn's Trail via PennDel Trail / Mason-Dixon Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

5. Cart Road 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

6. Middle Crossing Access–Private Property Access, 3 sights 12.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. High Trail & McCorkles Rock Road 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 74 min of walking

8. Buck Run Farm Easement–High Trail, 5 sights 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 73 min of walking

9. Auburn Valley Trail Loop 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 30 min of walking

10. Red Clay Creek Trail 12 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

11. Kennett Square Reservoir via Waterworks Drive 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

12. Ruins Trail 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 74 min of walking