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. Black Dog–Dazed and Confused Loop, 6 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 57 min of walking

2. Long Mountain–Black Dog, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 87 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Birdsboro Reservoir–Horse-Shoe Trail Loop, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 13 min of walking

4. Seidel Hill 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Turn and Burn–Up and Over, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 31 min of walking

6. Cedar Hill 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 56 min of walking

7. Daniel Boone Lake 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:51 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Logging In and Out via Cocalico Double Track 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Haycreek Road & Mr Driggs 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 76 min of walking

10. Scotts Run Lake–Horse-Shoe Trail, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

11. Neversink South Viewpoint–Centennial Springs Hotel Pond Loop, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

12. Antietam Lake–Antietam Reservoir Trail, 5 sights 5.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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