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. Prometheus–Eagle Viewpoint, 9 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car11:12 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 11:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 320 min of walking

2. Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve–Koi Pond, 8 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car11:33 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 11:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 346 min of walking

3. Chinquapin Road–Chinquapin Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car11:28 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 11:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 333 min of walking

4. Eagle Viewpoint–Enchanted Loop, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car10:14 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 10:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 225 min of walking

5. Ridge Loop–Wilder Ridge Loop, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking

6. Wilder Ranch–Aloe Vera Forts, 8 beaches 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Overlook–Horseman's Trail, 3 sights 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:54 PM

   1. Be there7:54 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Dark8:42 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:42 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Four Mile Beach–Three Mile Beach, 8 beaches 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

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

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 159 min of walking

9. Three Mile Beach–Strawberry Beach, 6 beaches 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:42 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 146 min of walking

10. Ocean View–Strawberry Beach, 5 beaches 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:43 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Barking Dogs 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 12 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Wilder Ranch State Park Beach–Fern Grotto Beach, 4 beaches 2.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:14 PM
    3. Head back8:29 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:42 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 79 min of walking