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.

1. Horse-Shoe Trail 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lower Lake & Sharples Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

3. Chester Valley Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

4. Park Road Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

5. Marsh Creek Reservoir & Park Road Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 105 min of walking

6. Westtown Lake 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 42 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Oakbourne Park Pond–Red Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Pikeland Trail 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Red Loop via Brandywine Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 85 min of walking

10. Red Loop 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 50 min of walking

11. Hogs' Hollow Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. East Branch Brandywine Trail (Alternate) 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking