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. Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Viewpoint–Hamburg Reservoir, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 139 min of walking

2. Hamburg Reservoir–Blue Trail Loop, 10 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. New Kernsville Lake–Hamburg Reservoir, 3 lakes 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 44 min of walking

4. Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Sunset Point–Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Viewpoint Loop, 13 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:48 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Pulpit Rock–Valley Rim Trail / Appalachian Sunset Point, 10 sights 1.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Pocahontas Spring–Blue Trail Loop, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:48 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Ha Ha Trail–Old Fire Tower Road, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. The Pinnacle–Pinnacle Viewpoint, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:12 PM

   1. Be there7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Dark7:59 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Pinnacle Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:32 PM
   3. Head back7:47 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:00 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. South Lookout–Appalachian Overlook, 4 sights 2 mi away

    Be there by 7:12 PM

    1. Be there7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Kettle View–North Lookout, 3 viewpoints 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Sunset Overlook & Skyline Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car7:48 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint