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. Be there by 7:58 PM

    1. Be there7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Dark8:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:24 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 122 min of walking

  3. Be there by 7:58 PM

    1. Be there7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Dark8:47 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:47 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 7:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 38 min of walking

  7. Fr Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car8:58 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 720 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walking

  9. Blue Ridge Fire Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 92 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 157 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:20 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 109 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:18 PM
    3. Head back8:33 PM
    4. At your car9:28 PM
    5. Dark8:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 132 min of walking