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 Kernsville Lake via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 34 min of walking

2. Schuylkill Island & Leg Destroyer Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Lycoming Trail via Slusser Road 1 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Pocahontas Spring–Blue Trail Loop, 6 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Old Fire Tower Road & Rattlesnake Trail (snowmobile) 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Ha Ha Trail–Old Fire Tower Road, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Rattlesnake Trail (snowmobile) Sunset Point & Lycoming Trail 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Leg Destroyer Viewpoint & Appalachian National Scenic Trail Loop 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Hamburg Reservoir–Blue Trail Loop, 10 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Pulpit Rock–Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Sunset Point, 10 sights 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. The Pinnacle–Pinnacle Viewpoint, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:10 PM

    1. Be there7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Dark7:58 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Sunset Point–Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Viewpoint Loop, 13 sights 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint