Sunset hikes near Germantown, 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.
This week’s evenings
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Corduroy Trail–Headwaters Trail, 4 sights 2.4 mi away
Leave by 7:01 PM
- Leave trailhead7:01 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking
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Dark Woods Trail–Headwaters Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Klines Reservoir–Pump House Trail, 3 sights 2.5 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car7:56 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Headwaters Trail–Ponds Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Black Trail 2.7 mi away
Leave by 7:12 PM
- Leave trailhead7:12 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Aristes Trail–Big Mountain Trail, 6 sights 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:54 PM
- Leave trailhead6:54 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking
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Leave by 5:44 PM
- Leave trailhead5:44 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car9:18 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 178 min of walking
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Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking
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Big Mountain–Black Sunset Point, 6 sights 2.8 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking
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Aristes Trail–Headwaters Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away
Leave by 5:45 PM
- Leave trailhead5:45 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car9:03 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 163 min of walking
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Hidden Cabin Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:31 PM
- Leave trailhead6:31 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Roaring Creek Tract - Weiser State Forest Sunset Point & Big Mountain Trail via Black Road Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:30 PM
- Leave trailhead6:30 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car8:30 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 84 min of walking