Sunset hikes near Buck Mountain, pa

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. Firetower Sunset Point & Firetower Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 89 min of walking

2. T455 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

3. Silver Creek Reservoir 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 88 min of walking

4. Stage Coach Road 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 25 min of walking

5. Beaver Dam Road 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 41 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Sharp Mountain Road 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 39 min of walking

7. Schuylkill River Trail 13.2 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

8. Sunset Overlook–South Lookout, 4 viewpoints 14.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. The Slide–South Lookout, 4 viewpoints 14.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Hawk Mountain–East Rocks, 7 sights 14.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. South Lookout–Appalachian Overlook, 4 sights 14.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Kettle View–North Lookout, 7 viewpoints 14.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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