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 Viewpoint & Deep Lake via South Trail 2.5 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

2. Deep Lake via South Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:24 PM
   3. Head back7:39 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark7:52 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 140 min of walking

3. Vista via South Trail 2.9 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. Gouldsboro State Park Beach–Old 611, 3 sights 11.2 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

12. Old 611 & Prospect Rock Trail 11.2 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