Sunset hikes

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 Mountain Overlook via Ridge Drop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 138 min of walking

2. Bear Mountain Overlook & Dead End via Ridge Drop 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 123 min of walking

3. 100 Mile View & Haul Road 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:11 PM

   1. Be there7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Broad Mt. Loop 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 223 min of walking

5. American Standard–Broad Mt. Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 216 min of walking

6. Galen's Surprise 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 27 min of walking

7. Haul Road 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking

8. Cabin Ridge–Deadly Deposit, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 127 min of walking

9. Cabin Ridge Viewpoint–Cabin Ridge, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 233 min of walking

10. Upper Switchback Viewpoint–The Wagon Road, 3 sights 1 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 95 min of walking

11. Mauch Chunk Lake–Board Bottom, 6 sights 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 216 min of walking

12. Mount Pisgah Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 137 min of walking