Sunset hikes near Round Knob, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car9:57 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 260 min of walking

  2. Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Leave by 6:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 109 min of walking

  4. Cornelius road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 35 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Water Flat trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 33 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Childer's Ridge trail 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

  7. Leave by 4:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car10:43 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 10:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 359 min of walking

  8. Dixie Way Road 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 23 min of walking

  9. Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Horton road 5.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Be there by 7:18 PM

    1. Be there7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Dark8:06 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:06 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Leave by 4:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:38 PM
    3. Head back7:53 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:06 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 279 min of walking