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. Baker Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 88 min of walking

2. Gilpin Mine Road via Armstrong Trail 0 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

3. Spring Road 4.4 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

4. Northmoreland Lake 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Rachel Carson Trail & Scouts Trail 5.1 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

6. Scouts Trail–Spicebush Trail (White) Loop, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

7. Rachel Carson Trail–Scouts Trail, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

8. Tunnelville Beach & Baker Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 142 min of walking

9. Red Trail Loop Loop 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Butler-Freeport Community Trail 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 45 min of walking

11. Blue Trail Loop (White Trail) & Blue Trail Loop 13.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

12. West Deer Lake–Purple Trail Loop Loop, 4 sights 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint