Program runs from June 2 to August 9

Sunset

Difficulty: Hard

Distance: 1.06 miles

Restrooms: Yes

Stroller Friendly: No

Wheelchair Friendly: No

Playground: Yes

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: Shikellamy State Park, Overlook Section

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1. Park in the upper parking area near the playground.
2. Face the fence overlooking the North and West Branches of the Susquehanna River.
3. Turn right and walk downhill. Keep the river and fence on your left.
4. When you see a brown and yellow sign that says trail, turn right and cross the road.
5. Follow the yellow trail markers (blazes). Go down the wooden steps, cross the bridge, then go up the wooden steps.
6. At the top, stay to the left and follow the trail along the edge of the park.
7. When the trail splits, you will see a sign for Dry Hollow Trail and Deer Trail. Turn left onto Deer Trail. Go down the stairs and cross the bridge.
8. As you hike uphill, look to your left for a tree with the post on it.
9. Follow the yellow blazes uphill until you reach the fence. Turn right and walk back to your vehicle.

Read More About It

• Flamingo Sunset by Jonathan London
• The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
• Suncatcher by Jose Pimienta

Snippets of Information

• By the time you see the sun set, it's actually gone.
• Pollution causes those prettier sunsets.
• No two sunsets are ever the same.

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