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. Goldview Knob–Appalachian Village Sunset Point, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Beaver Lake via Perimeter Trail 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Richmond Hill Trails 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

4. Bull Gap via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 111 min of walking

5. Haw Creek Valley (MP 380.0) & Craven Gap via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Rattlesnake Lodge Trail via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 108 min of walking

7. Craven Gap & Folk Art Center via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Tanbark Ridge Overlook (MP 376.7) & Craven Gap via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. The Lagoon & Farm Trail 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 241 min of walking

10. Farm Trail 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Right Loop Loop 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 65 min of walking

12. Bass Pond 7.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 164 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint