Sunset hikes near McConnellstown, 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. Ridge Viewpoint–Army Corp of Engineers Road, 6 sights 3.4 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

2. Swampy Road 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. New Beginnings Road 5.3 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. Mid-State Trail 6.7 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

5. The Barrens–Horse Knob Fire Trail, 3 sights 6.9 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

6. Brook Trail & Horse Knob Fire Trail 6.9 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

7. Raystown Lake–Trough Creek Ice Mine, 4 sights 6.2 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

8. State Game Lands Number 322 Viewpoint & 322 South 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. 322 South 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 86 min of walking

10. Horse Show Road 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Army Corp of Engineers Road–Berry Patch Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 84 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Down Under Trail & Old Elias Drive 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking