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. Silvermine Bald–Art Loeb Trail, 5 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car12:01 AM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 12:01 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 460 min of walking

2. Laurel Fork Falls–Art Loeb Trail, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:34 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2610 ft climb · 362 min of walking

3. Shining Rock–Big East Fork Trail, 4 sights 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:49 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2710 ft climb · 397 min of walking

4. Art Loeb Spur Trail–Art Loeb Trail Loop, 5 sights 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:29 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 328 min of walking

5. Black Balsam Knob–Black Balsam Summit Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 25 min of walking

6. Art Loeb Spur Trail–Art Loeb Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 19 min of walking

7. Cold Mountain–Grassy Cove Top, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

8. Grassy Cove Top–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 111 min of walking

9. View Cherry Cove (MP 415.7)–Art Loeb Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 341 min of walking

10. Lower Falls Viewpoint–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 112 min of walking

11. Second Falls–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 114 min of walking

12. Devils Courthouse–Silvermine Bald, 5 summits 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car11:04 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 368 min of walking