Sunset hikes near Lewistown, 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. Firetower Sunset Point & Firetower Road Loop 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Sunset Overlook–South Lookout, 4 viewpoints 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. The Slide–South Lookout, 4 viewpoints 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Hawk Mountain–East Rocks, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. South Lookout–Appalachian Overlook, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Kettle View–North Lookout, 7 viewpoints 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Pinnacle Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Hamburg Reservoir–Blue Trail Loop, 10 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

9. Pocahontas Spring–Blue Trail Loop, 6 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

10. Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Sunset Point–Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Viewpoint Loop, 13 sights 9 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

11. Pulpit Rock–Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Sunset Point, 10 sights 9.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Old Fire Tower Road & Rattlesnake Trail (snowmobile) 9.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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