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. Lake Border Trail & State Hill Dike C Connector Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 43 min of walking

2. Blue Marsh Lake–Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area Beach, 6 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 128 min of walking

3. Loren Holl Memorial Loop Loop 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Loren Holl Memorial Loop & State Hill Loop 2.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area Beach via Lake Border Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Schuylkill River Trail & Union Canal Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Bernhart Reservoir 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walking

8. Highland Trail via Neversink South Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 940 ft climb · 191 min of walking

9. Muhlenberg Rail Trail 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:11 PM

   1. Be there7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Black Bear Hill–Neversink South Viewpoint, 5 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 163 min of walking

11. Leachate Pond & Schuylkill River Trail (Thun Section) 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 100 min of walking

12. Pool–Pinewoods Trail, 3 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 47 min of walking