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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Douglas Lake 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 65 min of walking

  2. Old Settlers Trail 11.4 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. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 69 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 2:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car11:19 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  6. Halls Top Road 17.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 117 min of walking

  7. Rocky Top Road 18.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Talley Hollow Road 18.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. Leave by 3:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car10:58 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  12. Leave by 3:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car11:08 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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