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.
This week’s evenings
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Leave by 4:32 PM
- Leave trailhead4:32 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car10:06 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 300 min of walking
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Leave by 5:56 PM
- Leave trailhead5:56 PM
- Sunset7:32 PM
- Head back7:47 PM
- At your car8:45 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 135 min of walking
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Fire Tower Road 0.7 mi away
Leave by 6:01 PM
- Leave trailhead6:01 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:38 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 122 min of walking
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Still Creek Reservoir–Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 1.1 mi away
Leave by 5:39 PM
- Leave trailhead5:39 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car9:16 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 181 min of walking
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Summit Hill Singletrack & UTV Trails 3.2 mi away
Be there by 7:11 PM
- Be there7:11 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:59 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Dennison Road 0.7 mi away
Leave by 5:54 PM
- Leave trailhead5:54 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:46 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 137 min of walking
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UTV Trails 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:00 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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G-Up Pisgah & The Blue Trail 1.6 mi away
Leave by 4:41 PM
- Leave trailhead4:41 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car10:08 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 292 min of walking
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Lung Buster–Summit Hill Singletrack, 3 sights 3.4 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:24 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 84 min of walking
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Mount Pisgah Road 2 mi away
Leave by 6:25 PM
- Leave trailhead6:25 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 88 min of walking
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Giant Boulder & Summit Hill Singletrack 4 mi away
Leave by 6:56 PM
- Leave trailhead6:56 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:03 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking
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Cabin Ridge Viewpoint–Cabin Ridge, 3 sights 4.9 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:31 PM
- Head back7:46 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark7:59 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 87 min of walking