Sunset hikes near Wexford, 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. North Field–Marshall Lake, 3 summits 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 280 min of walking

2. Contour Trail & Rachel Carson Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 135 min of walking

3. (MTB 5 downhill)–Blue Trail Loop, 7 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 164 min of walking

4. Blue Trail–Purple Trail Loop, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 146 min of walking

5. Treesdale Farm Reservoir 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 53 min of walking

6. North Ridge Trail (Red Blazes) 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 50 min of walking

7. Marshall Lake–Green Trail, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 66 min of walking

8. North Park Meadow Overlook–Marshall Lake, 3 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. North Park Lake–Rachel Carson Trail, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Spruce Run 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 54 min of walking

11. Chestnut Path & Sewickley Heights - Pipeline Pass 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. Pipeline Pass West & Sewickley Heights - Pipeline Pass 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking