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. Mothership Connection Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Haycock Mountain–Caves Trail East, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lake Nockamixon & Quarry Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

4. Old Mill Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Head back7:43 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

5. North Mountain 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. North Mountain Horseshoe Trail 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Top Rock Trail 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:08 PM

   1. Be there7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:28 PM
   3. Dark7:56 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:56 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Brayton Garden Trail & Brayton Gardens Trail 6.4 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

9. Hunter's Crossing Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Highlands Trail & Upper Bucks Rail Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

11. Upper Bucks Rail Trail via Saucon Rail Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car10:42 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 10:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 361 min of walking

12. Yellow Viewpoint–lower waterfall ledge, 5 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint