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. Divided Ridge Road 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:44 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 93 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. H. Neely Henry Lake & Divided Ridge Road 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:20 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 43 min of walking

3. Hill Drive 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

4. Vetr 15.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Lake Sumatanga 17.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:13 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 37 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Shocco Lake 19.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset6:44 PM
   3. Head back6:59 PM
   4. At your car7:06 PM
   5. Dark7:09 PM

   Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 18 min of walking

7. Murphree Road 21.1 mi away

   Be there by 6:25 PM

   1. Be there6:25 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Dark7:10 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:10 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Wildcat Road 22.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car7:18 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 7:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 40 min of walking

9. Slab Creek Trail 22.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset6:45 PM
   3. Head back7:00 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:10 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 129 min of walking

10. Creek Loop Trail via Easy Rider Trail 22.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 129 min of walking

11. Camp Creek Road & Camp Creek 23.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset6:45 PM
    3. Head back7:00 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:10 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 149 min of walking

12. USFS 626 25.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset6:44 PM
    3. Head back6:59 PM
    4. At your car7:12 PM
    5. Dark7:09 PM

    Back at your car by 7:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint