Sunset hikes near Lerchs, 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. Nor-Bath Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Wilson Avenue River Access & Sand Island Trail via D&L Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

3. D&L Trail & Sand Island Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

4. Turkey Island–Wilson Avenue River Access, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

5. Boundary Trail & West Park Road Loop 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 44 min of walking

6. South Bethlehem Greenway 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

7. Monocacy Creek–Paint Mill Pond, 3 lakes 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

8. Paint Mill Pond & Blue Trail via Monocacy Way 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. Ironton Rail Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Lehigh Overlook–ATO Pond Loop, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 42 min of walking

11. ATO Pond & Witch Trail Loop 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 124 min of walking

12. ATO Pond 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking