AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Shartlesville, 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. Gobbler Spur Road & Sand Spring Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 146 min of walking

  2. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint & State Game Land Road via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leg Destroyer Viewpoint–Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 85 min of walking

  4. State Game Lands Number 110 Viewpoint & Sand Spring Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 144 min of walking

  5. Jefferson Tract - Weiser State Forest Viewpoint & Sand Spring Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 139 min of walking

  6. Schuylkill Island & Leg Destroyer Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Blue Marsh Lake & Lake Border Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 92 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Schuylkill River Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  9. New Kernsville Lake via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 34 min of walking

  10. Lycoming Trail via Slusser Road 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Pinnacle Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Rattlesnake Trail (snowmobile) Sunset Point & Lycoming Trail 8.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 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