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. Havenstrite Lane 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:27 PM
   3. Head back7:42 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:55 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 41 min of walking

2. Gas Hollow Road 3.5 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

3. Larsen Lake–Snag Pond, 3 lakes 5 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

4. Snag Pond–Frank Gantz Trail, 3 sights 5.7 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. Old 611 & Prospect Rock Trail 5.7 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

6. Panther Hill 6.1 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

7. Lake Watawga 6.5 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

8. Tobyhanna Lake–Lake Watawga, 3 lakes 6.5 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

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. Covey Swamp & Mink Farm Road 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:50 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 365 min of walking

11. Stark Reservoir & Mink Farm Road 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car10:50 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 366 min of walking

12. Gouldsboro State Park Beach–Old 611, 3 sights 6.8 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