Sunset hikes near Parsonsville, 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. Richner Road 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

2. Houtzdale Line Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

3. Bear Pen Road 11.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:20 PM

   1. Be there7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Dark8:07 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:07 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Daugherty, T720 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

5. Green Springs Road 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 119 min of walking

6. Colerain Trail & Tussey Trail via Mid-State Trail 22 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

7. Rainbow Trail via Colerain Trail 22.3 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

8. Round Top Trail & Summit Trail 22.4 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

9. Brewer Path 23.4 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

10. Rudy Trail via Summit Trail 23.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 125 min of walking

11. Trail D 22.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Mahala Street 22.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 5 min before dark.

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