Sunset hikes near Monocacy Station, 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. Horse-Shoe Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walking

2. Scotts Run Lake–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

3. Birdsboro Reservoir–Dazed and Confused Loop, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Birdsboro Reservoir & S.Miller to the Creek Old Doubletrack via Haycreek Road 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Trap Rock–Birdsboro Reservoir Loop, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Long Mountain–Black Dog, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 87 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Six Penny Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

8. Daniel Boone Lake 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Acoustic Rave–Cocalico Double Track, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 57 min of walking

10. Logging In and Out via Cocalico Double Track 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Creek Trail & Monocacy Hill Trail 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

12. Schuylkill River Trail (Thun Section) 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

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