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. Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area Sunset Point–Dyson Trail Loop, 5 sights 0 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

2. Dyson Trail–Knorr Trail Loop, 4 sights 0 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

3. Creek Trail 0.8 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

4. Creek Trail–North Meckesville Road, 4 sights 0.8 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

5. Woodcock Loop 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Grass Lake 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Lost Lakes 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Potawatame Trail & Sawmill Trail 4.4 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

9. South Viewpoint–Appalachian Express Mountain Coaster, 4 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 270 min of walking

10. Deep Lake 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Sunset Pond 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car7:43 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

12. Wild Creek Reservoir–Penn Forest Reservoir, 3 lakes 6.3 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