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 2.4 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. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Lower Trail 0 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

3. Midstate Trail Little Juniata via Quarry Road 3.1 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

4. Swampy Road 3.8 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

5. Rainbow Trail via Mid-State Trail 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

6. Colerain Trail & Round Top Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 62 min of walking

7. Rainbow Trail via Colerain Trail 7.3 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. Rudy Trail via Summit Trail 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:38 PM
   3. Head back7:53 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1500 ft climb · 125 min of walking

9. 322 South 10.2 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

10. State Game Lands Number 322 Viewpoint & 322 South 9.6 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

11. Horse Show Road 7 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. Brewer Path 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 790 ft climb · 62 min of walking