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.
This week’s evenings
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Silver Creek Reservoir 0 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 24 min of walking
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Sharp Mountain Road 1.6 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking
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Stage Coach Road 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car7:58 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 25 min of walking
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Silver Creek Reservoir & Moss Glen Reservoir 6.7 mi away
Leave by 6:13 PM
- Leave trailhead6:13 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:45 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 117 min of walking
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Schuylkill River Trail 4 mi away
Leave by 6:57 PM
- Leave trailhead6:57 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:02 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Firetower Sunset Point & Firetower Road Loop 7.7 mi away
Leave by 6:37 PM
- Leave trailhead6:37 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:21 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 5:49 PM
- Leave trailhead5:49 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:50 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 146 min of walking
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Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint & State Game Land Road via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 8.5 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Beaver Dam Road 9.9 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:33 PM
- Head back7:48 PM
- At your car8:04 PM
- Dark8:01 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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State Game Lands Number 110 Viewpoint & Sand Spring Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 8.3 mi away
Leave by 5:50 PM
- Leave trailhead5:50 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:49 PM
- Dark8:00 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 144 min of walking