Sunset hikes near East Mahanoy Junction, 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 Loop 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Silver Creek Reservoir & Moss Glen Reservoir 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 117 min of walking

3. T455 6.1 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

4. Still Creek Reservoir–Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 181 min of walking

5. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 135 min of walking

6. American Standard & Fire Tower Road Loop 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 180 min of walking

7. Fire Tower Road 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 122 min of walking

8. Dennison Road 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 137 min of walking

9. UTV Trails 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. The Blue Trail 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:19 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.8 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 313 min of walking

11. Summit Hill Singletrack 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 243 min of walking

12. Stage Coach Road 10 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