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. Northmoreland Lake 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:26 PM

   1. Be there7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Spring Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Allegheny Branch & Baker Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 99 min of walking

4. Gilpin Mine Road via Armstrong Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 217 min of walking

5. Nature Trail via Don Harrison Trail - Blue Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 77 min of walking

6. Lou Remaley Complex Pond–Heartattack Hill Trail, 4 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 37 min of walking

7. 1310–1350, 8 sights 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 34 min of walking

8. 1370–Lou Remaley Complex Pond, 3 summits 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 38 min of walking

9. 1350–Lou Remaley Complex Pond, 3 summits 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 28 min of walking

10. Lou Remaley Complex Pond–Heartattack Hill Trail, 4 sights 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Beaver Run Reservoir 8.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. Rachel Carson Trail & Scouts Trail 7.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:46 PM
    3. Head back8:01 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking