Sunset hikes near Knauers, 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. Pinnacle Drive 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:11 PM

   1. Be there7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Horse-Shoe Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Springs of Punches Run–Rock Outcrop, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 39 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. North Pond–Beech Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Buck Hollow Trail–Cabin Hollow Road, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:11 PM

   1. Be there7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Seidel Hill & William Penn State Forest Public Right of Way Access Road 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Schuylkill River Trail (Thun Section)–West Valley Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 15 min of walking

8. Highland Trail via Neversink South Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 137 min of walking

9. Flying Hills Cartpath 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

10. Flying Hills Pond via Flying Hills Cartpath 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 59 min of walking

11. Neversink Mountain–Neversink South Viewpoint, 3 summits 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 161 min of walking

12. Black Bear Hill–Neversink South Viewpoint, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 163 min of walking