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. Boundary Line Sunset Point–Boundary Line Trail, 4 sights 0 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

2. Berry Road–Rugged Trail, 3 sights 0.6 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

3. Iron Mine Trail & Rattling Creek Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 326 min of walking

4. Fawn Kill Trail–Iron Mine Trail, 4 sights 1 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

5. Lykens Reservoir–Rattling Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.4 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

6. Lykens Glen–Iron Mine Trail, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 70 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Dry Run Trail–Iron Mine Trail, 3 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 71 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Dry Run Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Schreffler Trail 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Preserve Line Trail 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Rocks Ridge Trail 2.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. DeHart Reservoir–Cold Spring Trail, 3 sights 3 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