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. Chestnut Sunset Point & Chestnut Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

2. Lykens Reservoir & East Branch Road via Berry Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 293 min of walking

3. Berry Road–Rugged Trail, 3 sights 2.9 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

4. Sand Springs Trail–Summit Siding Rail-Trail Loop, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 76 min of walking

5. AT&T trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 34 min of walking

6. The General & Sand Springs Trail Loop via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 76 min of walking

7. DeHart Reservoir–Cold Spring Trail, 3 sights 4.4 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

8. Grimm Trail–Lukes Trail, 4 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car11:26 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 11:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   8.0 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 433 min of walking

9. Boundary Line Sunset Point–Boundary Line Trail, 4 sights 5.4 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

10. Iron Mine Trail & Rattling Creek Trail 6 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

11. Lykens Glen–Iron Mine Trail, 5 sights 6 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

12. Fawn Kill Trail–Matter Trail, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 84 min of walking