Sunset hikes near Larke, 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. Mid-State Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Swampy Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. New Beginnings Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Mill Lane 3.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Lower Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 361 min of walking

6. Deerwalk Lane & Tollgate Lane 9 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Tollgate Lane 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

8. Down Under Trail & Pipeline Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 178 min of walking

9. The Barrens–Horse Knob Fire Trail, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 110 min of walking

10. Brook Trail & Horse Knob Fire Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 110 min of walking

11. Raystown Lake–Trough Creek Ice Mine, 4 sights 7.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Ridge Viewpoint–Army Corp of Engineers Road, 6 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 133 min of walking