Sunset hikes near Emerald Lakes, 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. Sunset Pond 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Pocono Bike and Hike Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Grass Lake & Deep Lake 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

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

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 193 min of walking

4. Deep Lake 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. South Viewpoint & Deep Lake via South Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 160 min of walking

6. South Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Vista via South Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 138 min of walking

8. Lost Lakes 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Bradys Lake via Cable Bridge 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

10. Gouldsboro State Park Beach–Old 611, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

11. Old 611 & Prospect Rock Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 221 min of walking

12. Woodcock Loop 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint