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. Eagle Viewpoint–Chinquapin Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:37 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 234 min of walking

2. Chinquapin Trail–Dimeo Lane, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car10:41 PM
   5. Dark8:43 PM

   Back at your car by 10:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 238 min of walking

3. Upper Moore Creek Natural Reserve–Koi Pond, 8 sights 2.2 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. Prometheus–Eagle Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.2 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

5. Chinquapin Road–Chinquapin Trail, 4 sights 2.2 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

6. Barking Dogs 2.4 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

7. Big Ben Tree & Nichols Pond via Lost Empire Trail 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:55 PM

   1. Be there7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Dark8:44 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:44 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Old Alba Grade via Lost Empire Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 80 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Nichols Pond via Lost Empire Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:15 PM
   3. Head back8:30 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:44 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 77 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Tree 9–Chinquapin Road, 7 sights 2.2 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

11. Chuck Beebe Scenic Bench–Chinquapin Road, 6 sights 2.2 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

12. Upper Quarry–Camper Park, 5 sights 2.2 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