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. Picnic Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car7:55 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 7:55 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. State Game Lands Number 84 Sunset Point 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

3. Anthracite Road 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Big Mountain & Upper Anthracite Road 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:00 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

   Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Trevorton Fines Pond via Lower Anthracite Road 5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 74 min of walking

6. Pitters Road 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:00 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:00 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Dry Run Trail 11.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Schreffler Trail 11.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:13 PM

   1. Be there7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Dark8:01 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Lykens Glen–Iron Mine Trail, 5 sights 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:33 PM
   3. Head back7:48 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:01 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 70 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Preserve Line Trail 12.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Rocks Ridge Trail 12.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Lykens Reservoir–Rattling Creek Trail, 3 sights 12.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:13 PM

    1. Be there7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:33 PM
    3. Dark8:01 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:01 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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