Sunset hikes near Tamiment, 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. Red Rock Road & T-328 via Thunder Swamp Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 130 min of walking

2. Lake Minisink & Red Rock Road via Thunder Swamp Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Luke Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 77 min of walking

4. Old Shohola Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 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 · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Brink Road 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 93 min of walking

6. Blue Viewpoint–Hemlock Lake, 7 sights 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 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

7. Copperhead Spring Pond & Appalachian Trail 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:05 PM

   1. Be there7:05 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. Spruce Run Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Broadhead Road & Burnt Mills Trail 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:25 PM
   3. Head back7:40 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:53 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 118 min of walking

10. Lake Roger 4.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 40 min of walking

11. Mud Run Road & Mud Run Trail 6.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 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

12. Minks Pond 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 58 min of walking