Sunset hikes near Scott Run, wv

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. Panhandle Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 92 min of walking

2. Cross Creek Lake–Cross Creek Loop Walking Trail, 3 sights 8.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:29 PM

   1. Be there7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Dog Run Road 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Meadow Trail–Miller Airport Trail, 3 sights 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 94 min of walking

5. Old Mare Sunset Point–Meadow Trail, 5 sights 13 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

6. Vista–Abby's Trail (320), 10 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 48 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Abby's Trail (320)–Horse Trail, 5 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walking

8. Abby's Trail (330)–Haul Trail (340), 4 sights 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 32 min of walking

9. Rouse Trail (430) 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 74 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Sprocket Trail (430)–Sprocket Trail / Old Airport Trail (440) Loop, 5 sights 13.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:28 PM

    1. Be there7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 8 sights 12.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 167 min of walking

12. Airport South Trail (150)–Airport South Trail (160), 6 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:49 PM
    3. Head back8:04 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 204 min of walking