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 2 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 2.1 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. American Standard 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 231 min of walking

4. Broad Run Reservoir & Fire Tower Road via American Standard 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Fire Tower Road 1.1 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 2.7 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 1.3 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, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark7:57 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 87 min of walking

9. UTV Trails 0.2 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 1.7 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. Cabin Ridge–Switchback Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 249 min of walking

12. Lung Buster–Summit Hill Singletrack, 3 sights 1.6 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