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. Ontelaunee Reservoir 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 120 min of walking

2. Irish Mountain 4 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

3. Bernhart Reservoir 6.9 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

4. Muhlenberg Rail Trail 4.8 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

5. Mammoth Spring via Bellevue Avenue connector (laurelain pk) 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 58 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Viewpoint–Hamburg Reservoir, 4 sights 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 139 min of walking

7. Sting Like a Bee & Vietnam Loop 7.7 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

8. Hamburg Reservoir–Blue Trail Loop, 10 sights 7.9 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

9. Bridal Path Loop 7.9 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. Blue Dot Trail–Bridal Path Loop, 4 sights 7.9 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

11. Blue Trail Loop 7.9 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

12. Antietam Lake–Antietam Reservoir Trail, 5 sights 7.9 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