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. Knight Lake & Deep Creek Lake via Perkiomen Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Deep Creek Lake & Orange Trail 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:57 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Perkiomen Trail 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 62 min of walking

4. Area 51 & Goat Hill via Lower Loop 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 51 min of walking

5. Landis Creek Water Hazard 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walking

6. Limerick Trail 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:09 PM

   1. Be there7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Dark7:57 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Schuylkill River Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   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

8. Milford Pointe Trail 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

9. Liberty Bell Trail 11.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark7:56 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

10. Six Pack & White Blaze Trail 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:53 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 18 min of walking

11. Fern Avenue & Six Pack 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 29 min of walking

12. Zacharias Creek Trail 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:56 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 57 min of walking

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