Sunset hikes near Pocono Mountain Lake Estates, 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. Boulder Field–Bear Trail, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 50 min of walking

2. Boundary Trail & Stone Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 76 min of walking

3. Dry Land Hill Parcel Viewpoint Loop 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 34 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Drakes Express & Sunset Drop 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 85 min of walking

5. Drakes Creek Road & Drakes Express 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 73 min of walking

6. Pinchot Trail–Pine Hill Trail, 3 sights 8.7 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

7. Old Glen Summit 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 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

8. State Game Lands Number 119 Sunset Point & Old Glen Summit 9 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:54 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:54 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Boundary Line Trail–Engler Run Trail, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Potawatame Trail & Sawmill Trail 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Wild Creek Reservoir–Penn Forest Reservoir, 3 lakes 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Sawmill Trail & Whitetail Trail 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:49 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:49 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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