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.

1. Blue Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Lake Rutledge–Red Loop, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 63 min of walking

3. Red Loop 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 86 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Blue Loop & Connector Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

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

5. Beach Trail 1.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Callaway Lake 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

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

7. Beaver Drive 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. Hollis Road 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

9. Cedar Lane 12 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

10. Shared use trail 23.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 46 min of walking

11. Red Trail 23.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Winder Connecting Trail via Outer Loop 22.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 107 min of walking