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. Whippoorwill Haunt Trail & Woodpecker Trail 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Bartley Ridge–Lucas Hollow, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Tecumseh Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:47 PM
   3. Head back8:02 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 96 min of walking

4. Pate Hollow Trail 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:27 PM

   1. Be there7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Dark8:14 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:14 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Lake Monroe–Deer Pond, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 117 min of walking

6. Tower Blackwell Lake–Grubb Ridge Loop, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

7. Deer Pond & Grubb Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 68 min of walking

8. Grubb Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 62 min of walking

9. Deer Pond–Activity Road (5), 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:48 PM
   3. Head back8:03 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:14 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Horse Trail X 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 32 min of walking

11. Horse Trail X & Horse Trail Z 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:48 PM
    3. Head back8:03 PM
    4. At your car9:22 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 158 min of walking

12. Horse Trail X–Horse Trail YZ, 6 sights 4 mi away

    Leave by 5:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:47 PM
    3. Head back8:02 PM
    4. At your car9:50 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 220 min of walking