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. Bradys Lake 1.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Old 611 & Prospect Rock Trail 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 221 min of walking

3. Lost Lakes 5.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

4. Pinchot Trail–Pine Hill Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Gouldsboro State Park Beach–Old 611, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

6. Bear Swamp Trail–Crossing Trail, 3 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 149 min of walking

7. Hayes Run Trail–High Bridge Road, 5 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 252 min of walking

8. Frank Gantz Trail–Hayes Run Trail, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 197 min of walking

9. Panther Hill–Hayes Run Trail, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 209 min of walking

10. Prospect Rock Trail 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 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 · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Stone Tower & McClintock's Gate Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 77 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Ash Gap Road 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 38 min of walking