AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset Pond

2.8 mi · ▲ 188 ft · 1 hr 2 min

Sunset Pond is a 2.8-mile out-and-back near Emerald Lakes, PA. The route reaches Sunset Pond at the turnaround, 1.4 miles in. It is mostly level, with 188 ft of elevation gain. It scores 35/100 on the Ambleway Wildness scale: green fringe.

Elevation

0 mi1,857 – 2,034 ft2.8 mi

Getting there

Trailhead: Unnamed 41.08761, -75.43586
Nearest town Emerald Lakes, PA
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Sunset Pond

2.8 mi · ▲ 188 ft · 1 hr 2 min

Elevation 1,856–2,034 ft

Out & Back

Trailhead: 41.08761, -75.43586

Weather Sep 7: sunrise 6:35 AM · sunset 7:26 PM

  1. Start at the trailhead, heading W.
  2. 1.4 miReach Sunset Pond, then turn around and head back the way you came.
  3. 1.4 miArrive back at the trailhead.

Each distance is the walk from the previous step. Tap a step for a map of its junction.

Trail map, photos and weather for this hike: www.ambleway.com/hikes/sunset-pond-out-back-5-km-707c

Weather

Sunrise 6:35 AMSunset 7:26 PM

Sunset

The best sunset spot on this hike is 0.1 mi in (~2 min). Leave by 7:04 PM for the 7:26 PM sunset. Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark. Trailhead visible from the viewpoint

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