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. Creek Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area Sunset Point–Dyson Trail Loop, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Dyson Trail–Knorr Trail Loop, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Potawatame Trail & Sawmill Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

5. Creek Trail–North Meckesville Road, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 94 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Towamensing Lake 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Wild Creek Reservoir–Penn Forest Reservoir, 3 lakes 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:45 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

8. Penn Forest Reservoir 4 mi away

   Leave by 5:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 233 min of walking

9. Turkey Track Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 105 min of walking

10. Engler Run Trail 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 86 min of walking

11. Boundary Line Trail–Engler Run Trail, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

12. Sawmill Trail & Whitetail Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 4 min before dark.

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