Sunset hikes near Scotrun, 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. South Trail 3.7 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

2. Grass Lake 4 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

3. Entrance Viewpoint–Entrance Road, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 57 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Pocono Bike and Hike Trail 7.1 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

5. Sunset Pond 7.9 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

6. Big Woods Trail Loop 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

7. Tobyhanna Lake–Lake Watawga, 3 lakes 11.1 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

8. Lost Lakes 11.5 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

9. Lake Watawga via Lakeside Trail (Blue) 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Lakeside Trail (Blue) 12 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

11. Appalachian Trail 12 mi away

    Be there by 7:04 PM

    1. Be there7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:24 PM
    3. Dark7:52 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:52 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Larsen Lake–Snag Pond, 3 lakes 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 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 · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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