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. Lebanon Valley Rail Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Duck Pond via Lebanon Valley Rail Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Shared-use Sunset Point & Shared-use Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

4. Highball Boulder–Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Conewago Lake–Frog Pond, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Colflesh boulders–Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Governor Dick Hill–Frog Pond Loop, 11 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Mt. Gretna Lake & Beach–CBT Loop, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 216 min of walking

9. Savage Boulders–45 Area Boulders, 4 rocks 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

10. Campmeeting Trail–Chiques Creek Headwaters Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 48 min of walking

11. Eastern Ridge Trail–Frank Eichler Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 28 min of walking

12. Smiley Boulder–Savage Boulders Loop, 10 rocks 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Head back7:48 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:01 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 114 min of walking