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 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 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 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. East Palisades Viewpoint & East Palisades 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. East Palisades 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 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 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

6. Mountain to River Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 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 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 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 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

9. Sibley Pond & Cochran Shoals 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Cochran Shoals 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Sope Creek 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Sibley Pond via Sope Creek 0.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 56 min of walking