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. Bradys Lake 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:07 PM

   1. Be there7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Dark7:55 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:55 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Panther Hill 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 365 min of walking

3. Hayes Run Trail–High Bridge Road, 5 sights 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 252 min of walking

4. Old 611 & Prospect Rock Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 221 min of walking

5. Pinchot Trail–Pine Hill Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. County Line Trail–Frank Gantz Trail, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 124 min of walking

7. Gouldsboro State Park Beach–Old 611, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 97 min of walking

8. Boundary Line Trail & Pine Hill Trail via Bear Swamp Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Gouldsboro Lake–Tobyhanna Lake, 4 lakes 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 107 min of walking

10. Prospect Rock Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 23 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Stone Tower & McClintock's Gate Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 77 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Ash Gap Road 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 38 min of walking