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. Crosswinds Trail & Highlands At Warwick Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Warwick to Ephrata Rail Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

3. Newport Square Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Cannon Hill–Spring Lake, 3 summits 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 42 min of walking

5. Horse-Shoe Trail 6.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. State Game Lands Number 156 Sunset Point–Horseshoe Sunset Point, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:20 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 200 min of walking

7. Horseshoe Sunset Point & Horse-Shoe Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 132 min of walking

8. Oak Loop Trail 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Speedwell Forge Lake & Conestoga Trail System 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Manheim Heritage Trail 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

11. Spring Lake–Explorer Lodge Road, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 61 min of walking

12. Forge Hill–Spring Lake, 3 summits 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 59 min of walking