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. Darlington Trail Loop 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Ridge Road 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Horse-Shoe Trail & Spur To Horseshoe Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 116 min of walking

4. Rattling Run Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 100 min of walking

5. Horse-Shoe Trail & Rattling Run Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 162 min of walking

6. Stagecoach Road & Water Tank Trail via Stony Creek Rail Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:02 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 184 min of walking

7. Victoria Trail 5 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Kinter View & Victoria Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mauntain View Lake–Peter's Mountain Trail, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Pine Springs–Peter's Mountain Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Mauntain View Lake–Peter's Mountain Trail, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:15 PM

    1. Be there7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Old Sawmill Trail & Whitetail Trail 5.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:14 PM

    1. Be there7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Dark8:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead