AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. County Line Road & Right Loop Connector 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 112 min of walking

  2. Appalachian Trail 9.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Wachachau Tower Road 12.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Green Gap–Appalachian Trail, 7 sights 12.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 162 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Walker Cove Road 12.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:38 PM

    1. Be there7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Lookout Rock & Green Gap via Appalachian Trail 12.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  7. Bee Cove Trail–Fontana Loop Trail, 3 sights 15.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  8. Bee Cove Trail & Fontana Loop Trail 15.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  9. Bee Cove Trail 15.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 121 min of walking

  10. Bull Head Trail–Old Sugarlands Trail Loop, 3 sights 18.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 177 min of walking

  11. Little Brier Gap Trail–Little Greenbrier Trail, 4 sights 19.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 144 min of walking

  12. Cove Mountain Trail 19.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:39 PM

    1. Be there7:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Dark8:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead