Sunset hikes near Hays Mill, 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. Adams Park Extra Path via Adams Township Park Walking Path 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Treesdale Farm Reservoir 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. North Field–Marshall Lake, 3 summits 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 280 min of walking

4. (MTB 5 downhill)–Blue Trail, 6 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 104 min of walking

5. North Park Lake–Rachel Carson Trail, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. North Park Meadow Overlook–North Park Lake, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. (MTB 5 downhill)–Blue Trail, 5 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 40 min of walking

8. Blue Trail–Purple Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 146 min of walking

9. North Ridge Trail (Red Blazes) 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 50 min of walking

10. Marshall Lake–Green Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 66 min of walking

11. Orange Loop Trail & White Loop Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Purple Blazed Trail 9.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint