Sunset hikes near Chapel Hill, in

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. Hike/Bike Beach Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Lake Monroe–Deer Pond, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 117 min of walking

3. Tower Blackwell Lake–Grubb Ridge Loop, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Deer Pond & Grubb Road 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 68 min of walking

5. Grubb Road 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 62 min of walking

6. Deer Pond–Activity Road (5), 3 sights 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 66 min of walking

7. Pate Hollow Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. B-Line Trail 10.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:28 PM

   1. Be there7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:15 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Clear Creek Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

10. Bloomington Rail Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

11. Jackson Creek Trail 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Limestone Greenway 9.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking