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. Chinquapin Road–Chinquapin Trail, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset8:14 PM
   3. Head back8:29 PM
   4. At your car11:29 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 11:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Prometheus–Eagle Viewpoint, 9 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car11:13 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 11:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve–Koi Pond, 8 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car11:34 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 11:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Eagle Viewpoint–Three Mile Beach, 8 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:58 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 287 min of walking

5. Holiday Trail & Wally World via Barking Dogs 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:53 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 12 min before dark.

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

6. Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench–Chinquapin Road, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 174 min of walking

7. Upper Quarry–Camper Park, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 236 min of walking

8. Tree 9–Chinquapin Road, 7 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:47 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 174 min of walking

9. The Triangle–Arboretum Pond, 7 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

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

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 750 ft climb · 181 min of walking

10. Chinquapin Trail–Long Meadow Trail Loop, 6 sights 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:20 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:44 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 169 min of walking

11. Eucalyptus Loop–Old Cabin Trail Loop, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 182 min of walking

12. Overlook–Chinquapin Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset8:15 PM
    3. Head back8:30 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark8:43 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 108 min of walking