Sunset hikes near Beaver Meadows, pa

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. Uranium Road Loop 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 71 min of walking

2. Broad Mt. Loop–D&L Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 104 min of walking

3. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. American Standard 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 184 min of walking

5. Still Creek Reservoir–Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 181 min of walking

6. Summit Hill Singletrack & UTV Trails 6.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:11 PM

   1. Be there7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Broad Mt. Loop & Deer Path 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

8. Round Head Mountain 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 60 min of walking

9. Dennison Road 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 137 min of walking

10. Cabin Ridge Viewpoint–Cabin Ridge, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:11 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 179 min of walking

11. UTV Trails 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. G-Up Pisgah–The Blue Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 208 min of walking