Sunset hikes near Pottstown, 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. Schuylkill River Trail (Thun Section) 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 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 — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

2. Schuylkill River Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. Birdsboro Reservoir–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 73 min of walking

4. Horse-Shoe Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 13 min of walking

5. Birdsboro Reservoir–Horse-Shoe Trail Loop, 6 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 13 min of walking

6. Scotts Run Lake–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Landis Creek Water Hazard 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

8. Limerick Trail 7 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:57 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Six Penny Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 85 min of walking

10. Creek Trail & Monocacy Hill Trail 7.4 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.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

11. Creek Road & Meadows Edge 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

12. Black Dog–Dazed and Confused, 3 sights 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 61 min of walking

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