Sunset hikes near Thornhurst, 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. Pinchot Trail–Pine Hill Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Bradys Lake 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 177 min of walking

3. Stone Tower–Bear Lake Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 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.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 83 min of walking

4. Hines Pond–Choke Creek Cabin ROW, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Choke Creek Falls & Choke Creek Cabin ROW via Pinchot Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Meadow Lake–Butler Run Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 198 min of walking

7. Hayes Run Trail–High Bridge Road, 5 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 252 min of walking

8. Boundary Line Trail & Pine Hill Trail via Bear Swamp Trail 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Panther Hill & High Bridge Road via Watres Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 209 min of walking

10. Boundary Line Trail–County Line Trail, 3 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 car7:50 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 17 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. County Line Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

12. Painter Creek Trail & Scrub Oak Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint