Sunset hikes near Gatesburg, 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. Trail D 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Mahala Street 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Ewing Path 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Colerain Trail & Tussey Trail via Mid-State Trail 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Tussey Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 70 min of walking

6. Brewer Path 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 62 min of walking

7. Round Top Trail & Summit Trail 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Rudy Trail via Summit Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 125 min of walking

9. Rainbow Trail via Colerain Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. 322 South 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

11. 322 North 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Lower Trail 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:13 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 302 min of walking