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. Tobyhanna Lake–Lake Watawga, 3 lakes 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:06 PM

   1. Be there7:06 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. Gouldsboro Lake–Tobyhanna Lake, 4 lakes 0.6 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

3. Lakeside Trail (Blue) 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Snag Pond–Frank Gantz Trail, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 255 min of walking

5. Larsen Lake–Snag Pond, 3 lakes 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Gouldsboro State Park Beach–Old 611, 3 sights 2.6 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

7. Old 611 & Prospect Rock Trail 2.6 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

8. Lake Watawga 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Range Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:26 PM
   3. Head back7:41 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:54 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 115 min of walking

10. Bradys Lake 4.3 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

11. Prospect Rock Trail 5.2 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

12. Gas Hollow Road 6.9 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