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. South Clingerman Street Sunset Point & South Clingerman Street 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:30 PM

   1. Be there7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. South Donham Street 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Maple Avenue Lake–Speed Beach, 4 sights 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

4. Maple Avenue Lake–Speed Beach, 3 beaches 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 86 min of walking

5. Speed Beach via National Road Heritage Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

6. Lake Kickapoo–Lake Shakamak, 3 lakes 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:49 PM
   3. Head back8:04 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

7. National Road Heritage Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Dede Fountain & National Road Heritage Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Sycamore Bike Path 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

10. Spruce Street 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walking

11. Maple Avenue Nature Path 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 12 min of walking

12. East 1350th Road 20 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset6:51 PM
    3. Head back7:06 PM
    4. At your car7:06 PM
    5. Dark7:18 PM

    Back at your car by 7:06 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint