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. Purple Trail–White / Green Dot Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 37 min of walking

2. North Park Lake–Rachel Carson Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 62 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. North Park Meadow Overlook–North Park Lake, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 37 min of walking

4. Treesdale Farm Reservoir 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

5. North Ridge Trail (Red Blazes) 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 50 min of walking

6. Marshall Lake–Green Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 66 min of walking

7. Adams Park Extra Path via Adams Township Park Walking Path 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

8. Knob Hill Disc Golf Course 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 22 min of walking

9. (MTB 5 downhill) & Contour Trail via White Trail 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Spruce Run 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 54 min of walking

11. Chestnut Path & Sewickley Heights - Pipeline Pass 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. Pipeline Pass West & Sewickley Heights - Pipeline Pass 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

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