Sunset hikes near Millersville, in

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. Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 56 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

  6. Nickel Plate Trail 1.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:12 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  8. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  9. Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 172 min of walking

  10. Leave by 5:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 223 min of walking

  11. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

  12. Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 349 min of walking