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. Summit Hill Singletrack & UTV Trails 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 112 min of walking

2. Giant Boulder & Summit Hill Singletrack 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:01 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

3. Broad Mt. Loop & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 300 min of walking

4. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 135 min of walking

5. Fire Tower Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 122 min of walking

6. Still Creek Reservoir–Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 181 min of walking

7. Dennison Road 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 137 min of walking

8. Cabin Ridge Viewpoint–Cabin Ridge, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 179 min of walking

9. UTV Trails 0.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:59 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. G-Up Pisgah–The Blue Trail, 3 sights 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 208 min of walking

11. Lung Buster–Summit Hill Singletrack, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 84 min of walking

12. Mauch Chunk Lake–Lung Buster, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 116 min of walking