Sunset hikes near Troy Hill, 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. Bob Harvey Trail–Marshall Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 14 min of walking

2. Bridle Trail–Kilbuck Trail Loop, 8 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 32 min of walking

3. Observatory Trail–Old Kilbuck Road, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 44 min of walking

4. Observatory Hill & Observatory Trail via Bob Harvey Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

5. Archery Trail–Bridle Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 60 min of walking

6. Old Zoo Trail & Pope's View Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 49 min of walking

7. Snyder's Point Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 55 min of walking

8. Panther Hollow Lake–Junction Hollow Trail, 3 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 46 min of walking

9. Panther Hollow Lake–Bridle Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 20 min of walking

10. Bridle Trail & Oval Trail 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

11. Grandview Viewpoint & Saddle Trail 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 47 min of walking

12. Bridle Viewpoint & Panther Hollow Lake via Oval Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 24 min of walking