Sunset hikes near Suncliff, 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. Yellow Creek Lake–Black Hawk Trail, 6 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 73 min of walking

2. Big Spring Reservoir via Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 84 min of walking

3. Lodge Trail 15.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. New Quarry 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Lincoln Street 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 34 min of walking

7. Ski Slope Road via Adams Trail 15.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 34 min of walking

8. Irwin Hill & Boy Scout Road via Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail 19.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:11 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 200 min of walking

9. Fire Tower Road 19.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 124 min of walking

10. Mill Street 19.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 124 min of walking

11. T943 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 64 min of walking

12. Rudder Road 20.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:11 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:11 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead