Sunset hikes near Wirt Station, 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. Jefferson Proving Ground East Perimeter Road & Jefferson Proving Ground Perimeter Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 109 min of walking

2. Jefferson Proving Ground Tokyo Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Hoffman Falls–Wallace Falls, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 136 min of walking

4. Wallace Falls–Tunnel Falls, 8 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car9:18 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 160 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Trail 5 & Trail 7 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Little Clifty Falls & Trail 5 3.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:22 PM

   1. Be there7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Dark8:09 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:09 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Tunnel Falls–Trail 5 Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 30 min of walking

8. West Jefferson Proving Ground A Road 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. North Jefferson Proving Ground Cottrell Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:42 PM
   3. Head back7:57 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark8:09 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Trail 9 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:00 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Jefferson Proving Ground C Road & Jefferson Proving Ground D Road 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Heritage Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:42 PM
    3. Head back7:57 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:09 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 55 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint