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. Mount Harrison via Cove Mountain Trail 1.6 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

2. Cove Mountain Trail 2.4 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

3. Little Brier Gap–Cove Mountain Trail, 4 saddles 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 74 min of walking

4. Little Brier Gap Trail–Little Greenbrier Trail, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Bull Head Trail–Old Sugarlands Trail Loop, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3760 ft climb · 474 min of walking

7. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3200 ft climb · 436 min of walking

8. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car11:07 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3290 ft climb · 446 min of walking

9. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3080 ft climb · 421 min of walking

10. County Line Road & Right Loop Connector 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Old Settlers Trail 14 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Walker Cove Road 21.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead