Sunset hikes near Paris, va

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. Bear's Den Rocks & Bear's Den Overlook via Appalachian Trail 9.9 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Raven Rocks–Langdon Loop, 3 sights 10.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:54 PM

   1. Be there6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. River Access & Ridge to River Trail 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Head back7:28 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 143 min of walking

4. Fallen Tree–Blackburn Trail, 6 sights 12.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Appalachian Viewpoint–River Access, 7 sights 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:14 PM
   3. Head back7:29 PM
   4. At your car7:33 PM
   5. Dark7:40 PM

   Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

6. Blackburn Trail via Appalachian Trail 16.3 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 17.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. WeatherTop Knob & Overlook via Appalachian Trail 17.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 17.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:53 PM

   1. Be there6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:13 PM
   3. Dark7:40 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Corner Pond & White Oak Loop 24.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:12 PM
    3. Head back7:27 PM
    4. At your car7:33 PM
    5. Dark7:39 PM

    Back at your car by 7:33 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Moler Farm Trail & Woodpecker Trail (Red Blaze) via Potomac Cliff Trail (Blue Blaze) 24.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 177 min of walking

12. Armory Canal Trail–Moler Farm Trail, 3 sights 24.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:13 PM
    3. Head back7:28 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark7:40 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 167 min of walking