Sunset hikes near Rowtown, 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. North Country Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 19 min of walking

2. Aspen Fields 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 60 min of walking

3. North Country Sunset Point & North Country Trail 10.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:29 PM

   1. Be there7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Appaloosa Spur Trail via Appaloosa Trail [Yellow] 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 63 min of walking

5. Appaloosa Spur Trail–Buckskin Trail [Yellow], 4 sights 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 61 min of walking

6. Frankfort Mineral Springs–Mineral Springs, 5 sights 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 231 min of walking

7. Group Camping Area Lake–Appaloosa Spur Trail, 5 sights 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

8. Forest Trail [White] 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 166 min of walking

9. Buckskin Trail [Yellow] & Camp Trail [White] 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 112 min of walking

10. Creek Trail Loop via East Trail 16.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 46 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Old Mare Sunset Point–Meadow Trail, 5 sights 20.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Meadow Trail–Miller Airport Trail, 3 sights 20.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 94 min of walking