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–Crystal Mountain Top Road, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 276 min of walking

2. Signal Mountain–Donner Pass Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Donner Pass Trail–Greer Road Spur C1, 5 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Fire Route 154–Greer Road Spur C1, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Foggy Park Road 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Storm Mountain via Foggy Park Road 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Foggy Park Viewpoint–Mine Road, 3 sights 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking

8. Panorama Peak–Panorama Peak Road, 5 sights 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1550 ft climb · 269 min of walking

9. Pole Hill Road & Sugarloaf Mountain Road 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:29 PM
   3. Head back7:44 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 266 min of walking

10. The Notch–Solitude Creek Road, 3 sights 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 269 min of walking

11. Sugarloaf Mountain–Pole Hill Road, 3 sights 15 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 105 min of walking

12. Beaver Creek Trail–Flowers Trail, 3 sights 16.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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