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. Lookout Mountain–Greer Road Spur C1, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 2:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car11:23 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 11:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2930 ft climb · 493 min of walking

2. Fire Route 154–Greer Road Spur C1, 5 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:54 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 312 min of walking

3. Donner Pass Trail–Greer Road Spur C1, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2260 ft climb · 288 min of walking

4. Signal Mountain–Donner Pass Trail, 4 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2330 ft climb · 320 min of walking

5. Mirror Lake–Cascade Creek, 5 sights 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 289 min of walking

6. Beaver Creek Trail–Flowers Trail, 3 sights 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1540 ft climb · 220 min of walking

7. Mirror Lake Trail & Peterson Lake Trail via Big South Trail 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1560 ft climb · 222 min of walking

8. Ypsilon Mountain–Chapin Pass Trail, 4 sights 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 114 min of walking

9. Mount Chiquita & Chapin Pass Trail 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 111 min of walking

10. Foggy Park Road 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 73 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Storm Mountain via Foggy Park Road 12.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 145 min of walking

12. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 11.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 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 · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking