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. Turning Leaf Nature Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Concord Greenway–Full Count, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:39 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 — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Main Loop–Middle East Loop, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

4. Jean Teague Greenway–Scott Cleland Trail, 3 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 57 min of walking

5. Kaboom–Low Gap Loop, 10 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 107 min of walking

6. Cavet Station Greenway–Jean Teague Greenway, 3 sights 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

7. Scott Cleland Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

8. Trail 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset8:00 PM
   3. Head back8:15 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:26 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Everest Low–Knox-Blount Greenway, 3 sights 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 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.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 144 min of walking

10. Easy Peasy–Everest Low Loop, 8 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 31 min of walking

11. Everest Low–Expert Loop, 9 sights 13.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

12. Greenbelt Lake–Alcoa Duck Pond, 3 lakes 12.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 191 min of walking