Sunset hikes near Mount Etna, 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. New Beginnings Road 1.5 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

2. Swampy Road 2.9 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. Rainbow Trail via Mid-State Trail 6.6 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

4. Rainbow Trail via Colerain Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 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 — 9 min before dark.

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

5. Round Top Trail & Summit Trail 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 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 — 9 min before dark.

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

6. Mill Lane 10.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Horse Show Road 7.6 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

8. Brewer Path 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 62 min of walking

9. Raystown Lake–Trough Creek Ice Mine, 4 sights 12 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

10. State Game Lands Number 322 Viewpoint & 322 South 10.4 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

11. 322 North 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Fire Tower Road 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 83 min of walking

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