AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Mechanicsburg, 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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Raccoon State Park's Lake on Traverse Run–Forest Trail [White], 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 28 min of walking

  2. Lake Trail [Blue] via Forest Trail [White] 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 53 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Old Mare Sunset Point–Meadow Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  4. Meadow Trail–Miller Airport Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  5. Abby's Trail (330)–Horse Trail, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  6. Abby's Trail (320)–Horse Trail, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

  7. Vista–Abby's Trail (320), 10 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Appaloosa Spur Trail–Buckskin Trail [Yellow], 4 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 61 min of walking

  9. Appaloosa Spur Trail via Appaloosa Trail [Yellow] 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 63 min of walking

  10. Frankfort Mineral Springs–Mineral Springs, 5 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 231 min of walking

  11. Airport West Trail (110)–Horse Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  12. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 7 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:12 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 136 min of walking