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. Schuylkill River Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 30 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Schuylkill Island & Leg Destroyer Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Leg Destroyer Viewpoint & Appalachian National Scenic Trail Loop 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Silver Creek Reservoir 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 24 min of walking

5. Appalachian Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. The Pinnacle–Pinnacle Viewpoint, 3 summits 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 21 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Pinnacle Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Pocahontas Spring–Rattlesnake Trail (snowmobile) Sunset Point, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Lycoming Trail–Old Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Rattlesnake Trail (snowmobile) Sunset Point–Lycoming Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Hamburg Reservoir & Pinnacle Trail / Appalachian Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Sunset Point–Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Viewpoint, 6 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 65 min of walking

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