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. State Game Lands Number 84 Sunset Point 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:52 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Picnic Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 6 min before dark.

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

3. Big Mountain & Upper Anthracite Road 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

4. Trevorton Fines Pond via Lower Anthracite Road 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Head back7:49 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

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

5. Pitters Road 9.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Dry Run Trail 14.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Schreffler Trail 14.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Lykens Glen–Iron Mine Trail, 5 sights 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

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

9. Preserve Line Trail 15.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:34 PM
   3. Dark8:02 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Rocks Ridge Trail 15.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Big Mountain Road 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:34 PM
    3. Head back7:49 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark8:02 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Lykens Reservoir–Rattling Creek Trail, 3 sights 15.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:02 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:02 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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