Sunset hikes near Towamensing Trails, 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.

8 of 12 spots
  1. Creek Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 61 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  5. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  6. Engler Run Trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  8. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  9. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

  10. Powerline Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

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

  12. Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:44 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

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