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. Douglas Trail & Farview Trail via Appalachian Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 40 min of walking

2. Dunnfield Creek Falls–Laurel Falls, 10 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Laurel Falls–Upper Yards Creek Reservior, 10 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:04 PM

   1. Be there7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Garvey Springs Trail & Rockcores Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 39 min of walking

5. Garvey Springs Trail & Rockcores Trail via Douglas Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Buckwood Viewpoint–Sunfish Pond, 6 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 36 min of walking

7. Sunfish Pond–Buckwood Trail, 6 sights 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 41 min of walking

8. Scenic Overlook - Delaware River and Reservoir–Sunfish Pond, 9 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Upper Yards Creek Reservior–Buckwood Trail, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:04 PM

   1. Be there7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Buckwood Trail & Mount Tammany Fire Road 1.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:51 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:51 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Farview Trail & Holly Springs Trail 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 39 min of walking

12. Dunnfield Creek Falls Swimming Hole–Farview Trail, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 39 min of walking

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