Sunset hikes

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 241 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 184 min of walking

  3. Pennsy Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  4. Buck Creek Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 134 min of walking

  7. Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walking

  10. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 21 min of walking

  11. Nickel Plate Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

  12. Lantern Ridge Pond 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:11 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking