Sunset hikes near Hooversville, 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. Birdman Road 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Quemahoning Reservoir via Que Trail - Southeast 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 107 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Birdman Road via Que Trail - Southeast 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 135 min of walking

4. Wolf Rocks & John P. Saylor Trail - North Loop 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 213 min of walking

5. John P. Saylor Trail - North Loop 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Turtle Falls–LSHT - Historic Trail, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 32 min of walking

7. Ferndale Drive 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

8. Ridgeview Road 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Conemaugh Township Reservoir via Ridgeview Road 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Ligonier Township Reservoir via Boy Scout Road 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 151 min of walking

11. Ligonier Township Reservoir & Penrod Road via Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 147 min of walking

12. Oak Street–Old Forbes Road, 3 sights 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 149 min of walking