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. Harris Mountain 0 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

2. Thermal Belt Rail Trail 10.7 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

3. Eagle Rock–Shumont Mountain, 5 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 84 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Shumont Mountain–Rumbling Bald Ridgeline, 3 sights 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Lookout Mountain–Buck Gap, 4 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:30 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2200 ft climb · 437 min of walking

6. Party Rock Trail & Rumbling Bald Ridgeline 12.5 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

7. Glass Rock Knob–Rocky Knob, 4 sights 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:25 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3660 ft climb · 494 min of walking

8. Woods Mountain–Betsy Ridge Road, 3 sights 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 257 min of walking

9. Boggs Bunion–Buck Gap, 5 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 389 min of walking

10. Buck Gap–Adventure Trail, 4 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 101 min of walking

11. Rattlesnake Trail–Rhododendron Ridge Trail, 3 sights 14.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Copperhead Mountain–Lookout Mountain, 4 summits 14.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 177 min of walking