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. Pennsy Greenway 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:09 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

2. Chesapeake & Ohio Greenway & Oak Savannah Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 192 min of walking

3. Northeast Pond via Pennsy Greenway 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:07 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:07 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Sled Hill–Stocked Fishing Lake, 3 summits 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:42 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 98 min of walking

5. Maynard Lake & Pennsy Greenway 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:08 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:08 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

6. Clayhole Lake–Maynard Lake, 3 lakes 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 132 min of walking

7. Oak Savannah Trail & West 58th Avenue via Erie Lackawanna Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 162 min of walking

8. Oak Savannah Trail & West 58th Avenue 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset6:50 PM
   3. Head back7:05 PM
   4. At your car7:19 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Island Park–Oxbow Park Lagoon, 4 lakes 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset6:51 PM
   3. Head back7:06 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:18 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 106 min of walking

10. Optimist Park Lagoon & Erie Lackawanna Trail 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:35 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

11. Oxbow Park Lagoon–Optimist Park Lagoon, 3 lakes 1 mi away

    Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 83 min of walking

12. Lake Etta–Lake Etta County Park Beach, 3 beaches 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset6:50 PM
    3. Head back7:05 PM
    4. At your car7:30 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking