Sunset hikes near Half Way House, 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. Schuylkill River Trail (Thun Section) 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

2. Schuylkill River Trail 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. Landis Creek Water Hazard 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

4. Limerick Trail 7.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:57 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Creek Trail & Monocacy Hill Trail 7.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Scotts Run Lake–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Birdsboro Reservoir & S.Miller to the Creek Old Doubletrack via Haycreek Road 11.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Horse-Shoe Trail 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Black Dog–Dazed and Confused, 3 sights 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 61 min of walking

10. Turn and Burn–Up and Over, 3 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 31 min of walking

11. Black Rock 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 40 min of walking

12. Black Rock Lake–Lock 60, 3 lakes 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

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