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. Schultz Road 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:25 PM

   1. Be there7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Dark8:13 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:13 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Meadish Road 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:05 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Mansville Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:45 PM
   3. Head back8:00 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Jeff Barr Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 79 min of walking

5. Aukerman Road 8.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:24 PM

   1. Be there7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Dark8:12 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:12 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Mountain Streams Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 55 min of walking

7. ILLEGAL TRAIL–Mountain Streams Trail, 4 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 130 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Illegal Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:06 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

   Back at your car by 8:06 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 20 min of walking

9. Voyager Glades–Craighead Trail, 5 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:44 PM
   3. Head back7:59 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:12 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 42 min of walking

10. South Loop Trail & Tower Road Trail via North Loop Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Rock Run Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 73 min of walking

12. Weaver Road 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:12 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 69 min of walking