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. Silver Comet Trail Cumberland Connector 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 82 min of walking

2. Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. East Palisades Viewpoint & East Palisades 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 43 min of walking

4. East Palisades 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 81 min of walking

5. Long Island via Mountain to River Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. Mountain to River Trail 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. Akers Mill W Trail–Mountain to River Trail / Silver Comet Trail Cumberland Connector, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

8. Willow oak & Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

9. Power's Island–Sibley Pond, 3 groves 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 82 min of walking

10. Sibley Pond & Cochran Shoals 0.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 67 min of walking

11. Cochran Shoals 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 58 min of walking

12. Sope Creek 1.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 56 min of walking