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. NFR 35 0 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

2. Brawley Mountain 2.1 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 · 300 ft climb · 55 min of walking

3. Benton MacKaye Trail Loop 2.2 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

4. Lake Blue Ridge–Lower Green Mountain, 3 sights 3.1 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

5. Seabolt Mountain Road & West Skeenah Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 86 min of walking

6. Persimmon Hill & Benton MacKaye Trail 2 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

7. Long Branch Loop Connector–Lower Green Mountain, 3 sights 3.7 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. Flat Creek Loop & Stanley Gap 4.9 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

9. Benton MacKaye Trail & Stanley Gap / Benton MacKaye Trail 5.9 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

10. Wildcat Creek Road 6 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 620 ft climb · 149 min of walking

11. Fall Branch Falls–Benton MacKaye Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 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 · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Benton MacKaye & Duncan Ridge Trail 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 55 min of walking