Sunset hikes near Pleasant Hill, 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. Clark Run Trail–Rager Mountain Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 19 min of walking

2. Big Spring Reservoir Loop via Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 189 min of walking

3. Charles F. Lewis Natural Area Sunset Point–Leslie Trail, 3 sights 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:21 PM

   1. Be there7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Wenturine Tract Trail 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 65 min of walking

5. Clark Run Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 68 min of walking

6. Cramer Tract Road 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 70 min of walking

7. Turtle Falls–LSHT - Historic Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 32 min of walking

8. Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 192 min of walking

9. Irwin Hill & Boy Scout Road via Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:10 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 200 min of walking

10. Ghost Town Trail via C&I Trail 9.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:21 PM

    1. Be there7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Dark8:09 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. State Gameland Road 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:41 PM
    3. Head back7:56 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Ski Slope Road via Adams Trail 8.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:10 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 34 min of walking