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. Bear Trail–Boundary Trail, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 379 min of walking

3. 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

4. Leonardsville Trail & Manor House Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 246 min of walking

5. Leonardsville Trail & Stage Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 114 min of walking

6. 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

7. Fountain Lake via D&L Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 346 min of walking

8. Pine Hill Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 291 min of walking

9. 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

10. 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

11. Forest Lake Drive 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 105 min of walking

12. State Game Lands Number 187 Sunset Point via D&L Trail 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car10:26 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 331 min of walking