Sunset hikes near Shields, 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. High Maintenance Trail–Pipeline Pass West, 4 sights 0.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Sewickley Heights Borough Park Sunset Point–Bridle Path, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Pipeline Pass West & Sewickley Heights - Pipeline Pass 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

4. Beaver Dam Path–Sewickley Heights - Pipeline Pass, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 23 min of walking

5. Cabin Hollow–Muddy Run Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 30 min of walking

6. Wagner's Hollow–Bog Run, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Chestnut Path & Sewickley Heights - Pipeline Pass 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

8. Racoon Run Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 69 min of walking

9. Ann Boocock Coburn Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 69 min of walking

10. Craig's Cart Road Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 56 min of walking

11. No Name Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 56 min of walking

12. War Memorial Park Trail 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 33 min of walking