Sunset hikes near Newtown, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 46 min of walking

  2. Sincavage Trail 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 129 min of walking

  3. Beaver Dam Road 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 80 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 131 min of walking

  8. T486 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark8:00 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Old PA 61 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Pond Road 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

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

  12. Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 84 min of walking