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. Little Mill Road 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 26 min of walking

  2. Leave by 5:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 156 min of walking

  3. Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 122 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 52 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  8. Elephant Swamp Trail 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

  9. Tippin's Pond 13.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 50 min of walking

  10. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

  11. Hog Island Road 15.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:28 PM
    3. Head back7:43 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:27 PM
    3. Head back7:42 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:55 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 82 min of walking