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. Montour Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 86 min of walking

2. Koi Pond via Montour Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 20 min of walking

3. Montour Trail Railroad Trestle–Montour Trail - Westland Branch, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 96 min of walking

4. Montour Trail - Westland Branch 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 127 min of walking

5. Panhandle Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

6. Pond 1–Pond 2, 7 lakes 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Pond 1–Between Two Worlds Trail, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Duckbill Trail–Many Habitats Trail, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Baker Slope Trail–Between Two Worlds Trail, 8 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 97 min of walking

10. Old Farm Road Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 51 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Montour Trail - Bethel Park Spur 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

12. Blue Trail / Red Trail–Green Trail, 5 sights 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking