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. Lenape Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Bramhall Terrace–West Ridge Sunset Point, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

3. Hemlock Falls Viewpoint–West Ridge Sunset Point, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

4. Flamingo–Billy Goat Way, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

5. Tulip Springs–West Ridge Sunset Point, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

6. Billy Goat Way–Lenape (Yellow), 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Nook Hill–West Ridge Sunset Point, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

8. West Ridge Sunset Point–Billy Goat Way, 7 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

9. Mayapple Hill–Billy Goat Way, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 81 min of walking

10. Crater View–West Ridge Sunset Point, 9 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 96 min of walking

11. Lenape Bow–Lower Mayapple, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 74 min of walking

12. Orange Reservoir–Flamingo, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 62 min of walking