Sunset hikes

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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. New River Greenway 0 mi away

    Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 6:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 119 min of walking

  3. Linear Park Trail 1.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Middle River Trail 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:46 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  6. Lakeside Trail 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 44 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:47 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

  8. Orange Drive 9.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 198 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 120 min of walking

  10. Be there by 7:01 PM

    1. Be there7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Dark7:44 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:44 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Fitness Trail 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:38 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:44 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint