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.
This week’s evenings
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Schuylkill River Trail (Thun Section) 2.4 mi away
Leave by 7:07 PM
- Leave trailhead7:07 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 10 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking
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Schuylkill River Trail 0 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 47 min of walking
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Landis Creek Water Hazard 6.7 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:06 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking
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Limerick Trail 5.4 mi away
Be there by 7:09 PM
- Be there7:09 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Black Rock Lake–Lock 60, 3 lakes 10.2 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:09 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 50 min of walking
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Black Rock 10.2 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 40 min of walking
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Schuylkill East Trail 9.7 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:45 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 12 min before dark.
0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Creek Trail & Monocacy Hill Trail 9.2 mi away
Leave by 7:09 PM
- Leave trailhead7:09 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:47 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 11 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking
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Pickering Trail 10.2 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 22 min of walking
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Pickering Dam Trail 10.3 mi away
Leave by 6:45 PM
- Leave trailhead6:45 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:07 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 48 min of walking
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Phoenix Iron Canal Trail 9.5 mi away
Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:29 PM
- Head back7:44 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark7:57 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking
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Creek Road & Meadows Edge 9.5 mi away
Leave by 7:08 PM
- Leave trailhead7:08 PM
- Sunset7:30 PM
- Head back7:45 PM
- At your car7:49 PM
- Dark7:58 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking