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. Down Under Trail & Old Elias Drive 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

2. Down Under Trail via Pipeline Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. The Barrens–Horse Knob Fire Trail, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 110 min of walking

4. Brook Trail & Horse Knob Fire Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 110 min of walking

5. Raystown Lake–Trough Creek Ice Mine, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Old Elias Drive 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:18 PM

   1. Be there7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Over There Trail 1.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:17 PM

   1. Be there7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Ridge Viewpoint–Allie Trail, 9 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car10:10 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 277 min of walking

9. Mid-State Trail 9.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:19 PM

   1. Be there7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Dark8:06 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Swampy Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Fire Tower Road & Mountain Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 260 min of walking

12. Number 7 Road & Number 9 Road 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking