Sunset hikes near Neshaminy, 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. Bradford Dam Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Bradford Reservoir & Bradford Dam Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

3. 202 Parkway Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 48 min of walking

4. Middle Trewellyn Trail & North Trewellyn Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

5. Lake Archer via Doylestown Bike & Hike Path 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

6. Bethlehem Pike to Norristown Rd Connector 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Camphill Road Trail via Cross County Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 81 min of walking

8. Newtown Rail Trail–Pennypack Creek Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

9. The Peak Woods–Crossroads Marsh, 3 groves 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 58 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Council Rock Viewpoint–Council Rock, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 60 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Crossroads Marsh–Newtown Rail Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 33 min of walking

12. Crossroads Marsh–Newtown Rail Trail, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking