Sunset hikes near Paradise Crossing, 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. Pocono Bike and Hike Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:43 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:43 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

2. South Viewpoint & Deep Lake via South Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. South Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

4. Vista via South Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Grass Lake 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

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

6. Deep Lake 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

7. Sunset Pond 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:42 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

8. Gouldsboro Lake–Tobyhanna Lake, 5 beaches 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 148 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Tobyhanna Lake–Lake Watawga, 3 lakes 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:04 PM

   1. Be there7:04 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

10. Gouldsboro State Park Beach–Old 611, 3 sights 7.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

11. Old 611 & Prospect Rock Trail 7.4 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

12. Lakeside Trail (Blue) 7.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:45 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:45 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint