Sunset hikes near Carson Valley, 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. Fire Tower Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 83 min of walking

2. Field Road 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Green Springs Road 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 119 min of walking

4. Daugherty, T720 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 48 min of walking

5. Ingot Road 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. MTB Trail 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Moss Creek Road via Left Hand Gap Road 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walking

8. East Wall Glades & Skyline Glades via MTB Trail 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

9. Mountain View Trail 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

10. Rock-n-Ridge Trail–Sawmill Trail Loop, 3 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

11. Blue Knob–Chappells Field Trail, 4 sights 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 124 min of walking

12. Chappells Field Trail - MTB Trail–Chappells Field Trail Loop, 8 sights 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking