Sunset hikes near Jim Thorpe, 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. Bear Mountain Overlook via Ridge Drop 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 138 min of walking

2. Bear Mountain Overlook & Dead End via Ridge Drop 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 123 min of walking

3. 100 Mile View & Haul Road 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:11 PM

   1. Be there7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Deer Path & Rabbit Patch via D&L Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 380 min of walking

5. Galen's Surprise 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

6. Haul Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking

7. Upper Switchback Viewpoint–The Wagon Road, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 95 min of walking

8. Mauch Chunk Lake–Board Bottom, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 216 min of walking

9. Deadly Deposit & UTV Trails via Upper Switchback 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 109 min of walking

10. Mount Pisgah Road 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 137 min of walking

11. Giant Boulder & The Blue Trail 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 109 min of walking

12. UTV Trails 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 3:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:51 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 381 min of walking