Sunset hikes near Helfenstein, 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. Sincavage Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 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.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 129 min of walking

2. T486 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Big Mountain Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 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 · 100 ft climb · 74 min of walking

4. Pond Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 48 min of walking

5. #2 Natalie Miner's Path–Culm Bank Road, 3 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 136 min of walking

6. Culm Bank Road 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 128 min of walking

7. Big Mountain Trail Loop 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 44 min of walking

8. #1 Natalie Miner's Path East–#1 Natalie Miner's Path West, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Bunker Hill 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Black Sunset Point–Big Mountain Trail, 3 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. #1 Natalie Miner's Path East–Culm Bank Road, 3 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Roaring Creek Tract - Weiser State Forest Sunset Point–#1 Natalie Miner's Path East, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint