Sunset hikes near Venetia, 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. Orange Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 21 min of walking

2. Duck Pond–Montour Trail, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 21 min of walking

3. Montour Trail - Bethel Park Spur 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 62 min of walking

4. Yellow Trail & Yellow/Orange Loop 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

5. Blue Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 67 min of walking

6. Sleepy Hollow–Duck Pond, 4 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 13 min of walking

7. Buffalo Ridge West Trail [Orange Loop Trail]–Buffalo Ridge West Trail [White], 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 23 min of walking

8. The Cascades–Maple Springs Loop, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walking

9. Alice In Wonderland Trail [Orange Loop Trail] & The Drain Trail via Buffalo Ridge West Trail 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 15 min of walking

10. Baker Slope Trail & Perimeter Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 45 min of walking

11. Fairgrounds Flow Trail [downhill] (Yellow Blaze)–Fairgrounds Loop Trail [White / Red Dot], 3 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walking

12. Maple Springs Loop & Police Station Extension Trail 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 40 min of walking

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