Sunset hikes near Gold Mine, 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. Chinese Wall 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Sand Springs Trail–Summit Siding Rail-Trail Loop, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 76 min of walking

3. Berry Road 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 285 min of walking

4. Lykens Reservoir & East Branch Road via Berry Road 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 293 min of walking

5. Chestnut Sunset Point & Chestnut Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 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 — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

6. RCP-Blue-15–RCP-Blue-3B, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 84 min of walking

7. AT&T trail 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walking

8. DeHart Reservoir–Cold Spring Trail, 3 sights 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 96 min of walking

9. The General & Sand Springs Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 76 min of walking

10. Grimm Trail–Lukes Trail, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car11:26 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 11:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 433 min of walking

11. Boundary Line Sunset Point–Boundary Line Trail, 4 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 4:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car10:42 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 350 min of walking

12. Stone Cabin 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint