Sunset hikes near Mount Washington, 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. Observatory Hill & Bob Harvey Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 46 min of walking

2. Bob Harvey Trail–Marshall Trail, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 14 min of walking

3. Bridle Trail–Kilbuck Trail Loop, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

4. Observatory Trail–Old Kilbuck Road, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 44 min of walking

5. Old Zoo Trail & Pope's View Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 49 min of walking

6. Snyder's Point Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. Emerald View Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 34 min of walking

8. Grandview Viewpoint & Saddle Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 47 min of walking

9. George and Guy Viewpoint & George and Guy Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

10. Archery Trail–Bridle Trail, 3 sights 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 60 min of walking

11. High Traverse Viewpoint–Baby Head Climb, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Cowboy Hill–Bench Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:27 PM

    1. Be there7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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