Sunset hikes near Locust Lakes Village, 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. Bradys Lake 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Dark7:53 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Lost Lakes 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

3. Panther Hill 6 mi away

   Leave by 4:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 365 min of walking

4. Pinchot Trail–Pine Hill Trail, 3 sights 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Old 611 & Prospect Rock Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Woodcock Loop 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Gouldsboro State Park Beach & Old Entrance Trail via Old 611 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walking

8. Prospect Rock Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Stone Tower–Bear Lake Trail, 5 sights 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 83 min of walking

10. Shrub Swamp Trail 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Choke Creek Falls & Choke Creek Cabin ROW via Pinchot Trail 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

12. Hines Pond–Choke Creek Cabin ROW, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

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

    Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 12 min before dark.

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