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. New Beginnings Road 1.5 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

2. Swampy Road 2.9 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

3. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Lower Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car10:13 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 10:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 302 min of walking

4. Rainbow Trail via Mid-State Trail 6.5 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

5. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Quarry Road 4.5 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

6. Rainbow Trail via Colerain Trail 8.8 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

7. Round Top Trail & Summit Trail 9.5 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

8. 322 South 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 116 min of walking

9. State Game Lands Number 322 Viewpoint & 322 South 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 35 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Mill Lane 10.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:19 PM

    1. Be there7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:39 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Horse Show Road 7.6 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

12. Ridge Viewpoint–Allie Trail, 9 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

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

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 277 min of walking