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. Bear Trail–Boundary Trail, 3 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 3:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 379 min of walking

2. Boulder Field–Bear Trail, 5 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 50 min of walking

3. Boundary Trail & Stone Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 76 min of walking

4. Leonardsville Trail & Manor House Trail 1 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 246 min of walking

5. Leonardsville Trail & Stage Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 114 min of walking

6. Pine Hill Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:59 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 291 min of walking

7. Drakes Express & Sunset Drop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 85 min of walking

8. Drakes Creek Road & Drakes Express 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 73 min of walking

9. Forest Lake Drive 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 105 min of walking

10. Buzzard's Option & Penn Haven Express 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. Boundary Line Trail–Engler Run Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 4 min before dark.

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

12. Potawatame Trail & Sawmill Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Head back7:39 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:52 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 4 min before dark.

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