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. DeHart Reservoir–Cold Spring Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 96 min of walking

2. Sand Springs Trail–Summit Siding Rail-Trail Loop, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 76 min of walking

3. The General & Sand Springs Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 76 min of walking

4. Grimm Trail–Lukes Trail, 4 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car11:26 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 11:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 433 min of walking

5. Boundary Line Sunset Point–Boundary Line Trail, 4 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 350 min of walking

6. Chestnut Sunset Point & Chestnut Road 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

7. Berry Road–Rugged Trail, 3 sights 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 155 min of walking

8. Doc Smith Trail–Dry Run Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 351 min of walking

9. Fawn Kill Trail–Matter Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 84 min of walking

10. Fawn Kill Trail–Iron Mine Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Lykens Reservoir–Rattling Creek Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Stone Cabin 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint