Sunset hikes near Girardville, 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. Beaver Dam Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Aristes Trail–Big Mountain Trail Loop, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 39 min of walking

3. Aristes Trail–Headwaters Trail, 4 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   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

4. Big Mountain Trail–Corduroy Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

5. Dark Woods Trail–Headwaters Trail, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   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

6. Big Mountain–Black Sunset Point, 6 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   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

7. McWilliams Reservoir–Black Sunset Point, 11 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   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

8. Aristes Trail–Big Mountain Trail, 6 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

9. Black Sunset Point–#1 Natalie Miner's Path East, 5 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   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

10. Black Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    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

11. Klines Reservoir–Pump House Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    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

12. Comarnitsky Lane 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint