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. Benton MacKaye Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 240 min of walking

2. Benton MacKaye Trail & Stanley Gap / Benton MacKaye Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 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.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 104 min of walking

3. Fall Branch Falls–Benton MacKaye Trail, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 106 min of walking

4. Flat Creek Loop & Stanley Gap 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 106 min of walking

5. Rich Mountain 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 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 — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Stanley Creek Trail 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Long Branch Loop Connector–Lower Green Mountain, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Lake Blue Ridge–Lower Green Mountain, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 34 min of walking

9. Brawley Mountain–Persimmon Hill, 3 summits 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 55 min of walking

10. NFR 35 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 126 min of walking

11. Persimmon Hill & Benton MacKaye Trail 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 116 min of walking

12. WMA Road 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 60 min of walking