Sunset hikes near Long Pond, 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. Vista & Grass Lake via South Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 246 min of walking

2. Deep Lake 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Grass Lake 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 82 min of walking

4. South Viewpoint–Appalachian Express Mountain Coaster, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:46 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 270 min of walking

5. Lost Lakes 2.8 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

6. Sunset Pond 2.9 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

7. Dixon R. Miller Recreation Area Sunset Point–Dyson Trail Loop, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Dyson Trail–Knorr Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Woodcock Loop 1.3 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

10. Pocono Bike and Hike Trail 3.9 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

11. Creek Trail 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 63 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. South Trail 4.3 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