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.
This week’s evenings
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Lower Lake & Sharples Lake 2.8 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking
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Chester Valley Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
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Brightside Farm Trail & Horse-Shoe Trail 4.8 mi away
Be there by 7:09 PM
- Be there7:09 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Park Road Trail 5 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Marsh Creek Reservoir & Park Road Trail 5.8 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:37 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 105 min of walking
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Oakbourne Park Pond–Red Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away
Be there by 7:09 PM
- Be there7:09 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Pikeland Trail 3.6 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 3 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Red Loop via Brandywine Trail 5.6 mi away
Leave by 6:24 PM
- Leave trailhead6:24 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:25 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 85 min of walking
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Red Loop 5.8 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 50 min of walking
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Hogs' Hollow Trail 3.9 mi away
Leave by 6:43 PM
- Leave trailhead6:43 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 46 min of walking
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East Branch Brandywine Trail (Alternate) 4.5 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Black Trail & Blue Trail 4.5 mi away
Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking