Sunset hikes near Hanlin Station, 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. Panhandle Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

2. Meadow Trail–Miller Airport Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 94 min of walking

3. Old Mare Sunset Point–Meadow Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

4. Vista–Abby's Trail (320), 10 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Abby's Trail (320)–Horse Trail, 5 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

6. Abby's Trail (320) & Abby's Trail (330) 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 39 min of walking

7. Rouse Trail (430) & Sprocket Trail (430) 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 98 min of walking

8. Sprocket Trail (430)–Sprocket Trail / Old Airport Trail (440) Loop, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 8 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 167 min of walking

10. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 6 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 204 min of walking

11. Gelding Trail–Horse Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 43 min of walking

12. Stallion Trail (450) & Stallion Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 40 min of walking