Sunset hikes near Newkirk, 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. Firetower Sunset Point & Firetower Road 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 89 min of walking

2. Still Creek Reservoir–Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 181 min of walking

3. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 135 min of walking

4. Silver Creek Reservoir & Moss Glen Reservoir 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 117 min of walking

5. The Blue Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 313 min of walking

6. Summit Hill Singletrack 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 243 min of walking

7. Skyline Trail via Appalachian Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 104 min of walking

8. Golden Eagle Trail & Skyline Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 9.9 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.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Bald Lookout–Appalachian Trail, 3 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 173 min of walking

10. South Lookout–Appalachian Overlook, 4 sights 9.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Hawk Mountain–East Rocks, 7 sights 10 mi away

    Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Kettle View–North Lookout, 7 viewpoints 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead