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.

2 of 12 spots

Green Mountain Trail 2.8 mi away

Leave by 7:33 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car8:12 PM
5. Dark8:21 PM
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Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Buckeye Gap Trail via Lickstone Ridge Road 3.1 mi away

Leave by 7:33 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car8:12 PM
5. Dark8:21 PM
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Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Art Loeb Trail & Little East Fork Trail 0 mi away

Leave by 4:14 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car10:19 PM
5. Dark8:21 PM
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Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2350 ft climb · 330 min of walking
Cold Mountain–Grassy Cove Top, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

Leave by 7:25 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car8:26 PM
5. Dark8:21 PM
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Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking
Silvermine Bald–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 6 sights 2.2 mi away

Leave by 5:25 PM
1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car10:03 PM
5. Dark8:21 PM
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Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 243 min of walking
Shining Rock–Big East Fork Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

Leave by 3:37 PM
1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car10:50 PM
5. Dark8:20 PM
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Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2710 ft climb · 397 min of walking
Grassy Cove Top–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

Leave by 6:40 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car9:06 PM
5. Dark8:21 PM
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Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 111 min of walking
Art Loeb Spur Trail–Art Loeb Trail Loop, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

Leave by 4:28 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car10:30 PM
5. Dark8:20 PM
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Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 328 min of walking
Black Balsam Knob–Black Balsam Summit Viewpoint Loop, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

Leave by 7:20 PM
1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car8:17 PM
5. Dark8:21 PM
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Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 23 min of walking
View Cherry Cove (MP 415.7)–Art Loeb Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

Leave by 4:22 PM
1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
2. Sunset7:54 PM
3. Head back8:09 PM
4. At your car10:39 PM
5. Dark8:20 PM
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Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 341 min of walking
Lower Falls Viewpoint–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

Leave by 6:40 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car9:07 PM
5. Dark8:21 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 112 min of walking
Second Falls–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

Leave by 6:39 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
2. Sunset7:55 PM
3. Head back8:10 PM
4. At your car9:07 PM
5. Dark8:21 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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