Sunset hikes near Skelp, 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. Green Springs Road 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car11:03 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

    Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 399 min of walking

  2. Bear Pen Road 7.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:20 PM

    1. Be there7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Dark8:07 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:07 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Daugherty, T720 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 59 min of walking

  4. Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car10:13 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 302 min of walking

  5. Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 139 min of walking

  6. New Beginnings Road 11 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Swampy Road 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Fire Tower Road 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Head back7:54 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:07 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  12. Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 125 min of walking