Sunset hikes near Indian Mountain Lake, 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. Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area Sunset Point–Dyson Trail Loop, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Dyson Trail–Knorr Trail Loop, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Creek Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Potawatame Trail & Sawmill Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Grass Lake & Deep Lake 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 265 min of walking

6. Creek Trail–North Meckesville Road, 4 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 94 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Wild Creek Reservoir–Penn Forest Reservoir, 3 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. South Viewpoint–Appalachian Express Mountain Coaster, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 270 min of walking

9. Penn Forest Reservoir 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 233 min of walking

10. Lost Lakes 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Turkey Track Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 105 min of walking

12. Vista via South Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 138 min of walking