Sunset hikes near Quakake, 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. Firetower Sunset Point & Firetower Road 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 89 min of walking

2. Still Creek Reservoir–Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Silver Creek Reservoir & Moss Glen Reservoir 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 117 min of walking

4. T455 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 135 min of walking

6. American Standard & Fire Tower Road Loop 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 180 min of walking

7. Fire Tower Road 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 122 min of walking

8. Dennison Road 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. UTV Trails 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. G-Up Pisgah & The Blue Trail 10 mi away

    Leave by 4:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 292 min of walking

11. Lung Buster–Summit Hill Singletrack, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 223 min of walking

12. Summit Hill Singletrack 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:19 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 197 min of walking