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. Forest Loop Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 84 min of walking

2. Fenceline Trail & Loop Trail A via Hill and Hollow Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

3. Fenceline Trail–Forest Loop Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

4. Blue Trail–Cockscomb Trail, 4 sights 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:58 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 25 min of walking

5. Money Rocks Overlook–Cockscomb Trail Loop, 4 sights 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

6. Pond 6–Pond 11, 4 lakes 13.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:11 PM

   1. Be there7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Pond 7 via Lanchester Nature Trail 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Pond 10–Pond 6, 3 lakes 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Middle Crossing Access–Private Property Access, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:10 PM

   1. Be there7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Dark7:58 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:58 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Buck Run Farm Easement–High Trail, 5 sights 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. High Trail & McCorkles Rock Road 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 74 min of walking

12. Ruins Trail 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 74 min of walking