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. Grandmother View–Black Rock Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Linville Peak–Patio View of MacRae Peak, 4 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 26 min of walking

3. Grandfather Extension Trail & Grandfather Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 31 min of walking

4. Patio View of MacRae Peak–Bridge Trail Loop, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Anvil Rock 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 67 min of walking

6. Tanawha Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 160 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Yonahlossee Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 5 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:09 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 121 min of walking

8. Tanawha Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 159 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Tanawha Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

10. Beacon Heights Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Beacon Heights–Beacon Heights Viewpoint, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

12. Marks Mountain Trail–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 4 sights 1.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 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.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walking