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. Schuylkill River Trail (Thun Section) 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

2. Schuylkill River Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 47 min of walking

3. Landis Creek Water Hazard 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

4. Limerick Trail 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:57 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Chestnut Hill–Baptism Creek Spring, 7 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 113 min of walking

6. Millers Point–Birdsboro Reservoir, 5 sights 8.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 115 min of walking

7. Trap Rock–Birdsboro Reservoir, 8 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 290 min of walking

8. Long Mountain–Boone Trail, 8 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 295 min of walking

9. Birdsboro Reservoir–Boone Trail, 8 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 293 min of walking

10. Boone Trail–Dazed and Confused, 3 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 158 min of walking

11. Black Rock Lake–Lock 60, 3 lakes 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking

12. Black Rock 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 40 min of walking