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 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 115 min of walking

2. Tunnelville Beach & Baker Trail 0 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

3. Spring Road 5.9 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. Gilpin Mine Road via Armstrong Trail 9.7 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. Northmoreland Lake 12.3 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

6. T566 16.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:46 PM
   3. Head back8:01 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 59 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. West Penn Trail - Dick Mayer Section & West Penn Trail - Saltsburg Section 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Conemaugh River Lake–West Penn Trail - Dick Mayer Section, 3 sights 15.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:13 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 267 min of walking

9. Beaver Run Reservoir 17.3 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

10. Bash Road & Millen Road 14.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Head back8:00 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:13 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 81 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Rachel Carson Trail & Scouts Trail 14.7 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

12. Scouts Trail–Spicebush Trail (White) Loop, 3 sights 14.7 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