Sunset hikes near Spilt Rock, 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. Boundary Trail & Stone Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 76 min of walking

2. Bear Trail–Boundary Trail, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 379 min of walking

3. Boulder Field & Stone Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 51 min of walking

4. Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area Sunset Point–Dyson Trail Loop, 5 sights 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Dyson Trail–Knorr Trail Loop, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Creek Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Boundary Line Trail–Engler Run Trail, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Potawatame Trail & Sawmill Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Wild Creek Reservoir–Penn Forest Reservoir, 3 lakes 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Sawmill Trail & Whitetail Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Boundary Line Trail–Sawmill Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 88 min of walking

12. Penn Forest Reservoir & Sawmill Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 900 ft climb · 295 min of walking