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. Swampy Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. New Beginnings Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Lower Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:42 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 361 min of walking

4. Mid-State Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Horse Show Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Quarry Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 139 min of walking

7. Rainbow Trail–Round Top Trail, 3 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Rainbow Trail via Colerain Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

9. The Barrens–Horse Knob Fire Trail, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 110 min of walking

10. Brook Trail & Horse Knob Fire Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 110 min of walking

11. 322 South 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 31 min of walking

12. Raystown Lake–Trough Creek Ice Mine, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead