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. Thermal Belt Rail Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

2. Purple Martin Greenway 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Pulpwood Land 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 28 min of walking

4. Alexander's Ford Trail & Alexanders Ford Loop Trail 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. White Oak Plantation Drive 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. International Boulevard Loop 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 46 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. White Oak Farm Drive 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Harris Mountain 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 198 min of walking

9. Shumont Mountain–Party Rock Trail, 4 sights 18.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 262 min of walking

10. Party Rock Trail & Rumbling Bald Ridgeline 18.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 24 min of walking

11. Eagle Rock–Grey Rock, 6 sights 18.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 249 min of walking

12. Worlds Edge Viewpoint–Chinquapin Gap, 4 saddles 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 116 min of walking