Sunset hikes near Tamaqua, 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. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 135 min of walking

2. Still Creek Reservoir–Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 181 min of walking

3. American Standard & Fire Tower Road Loop 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 180 min of walking

4. Fire Tower Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 122 min of walking

5. Dennison Road 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 137 min of walking

6. UTV Trails 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. G-Up Pisgah & The Blue Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 292 min of walking

8. Summit Hill Singletrack 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 197 min of walking

9. Lung Buster–Summit Hill Singletrack, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 223 min of walking

10. Mount Pisgah Road 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 88 min of walking

11. Skyline Trail via Appalachian Trail 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 104 min of walking

12. Firetower Sunset Point & Firetower Road Loop 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint