Sunset hikes near Shamokin, 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. Bear Gap Reservoir & #1 Natalie Miner's Path East via Roaring Creek Trail 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1020 ft climb · 328 min of walking

2. Big Mountain Road 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 3 min before dark.

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

3. #1 Natalie Miner's Path East–#1 Natalie Miner's Path West, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 326 min of walking

4. Bunker Hill 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 47 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Number Four Reservoir via Bunker Hill 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 74 min of walking

6. Lower Anthracite Road 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 214 min of walking

7. Mahanoy Mountain 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 162 min of walking

8. Black Road Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Anthracite Road 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. William Penn Lane Sunset Point–#1 Natalie Miner's Path East, 3 sights 3 mi away

    Leave by 4:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:50 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 365 min of walking

11. Black Sunset Point & Big Mountain Trail via Black Road Trail 3 mi away

    Leave by 4:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car10:40 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

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

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 357 min of walking

12. Culm Bank Road 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark8:00 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 200 min of walking