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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 4:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:06 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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

  2. Leave by 5:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:32 PM
    3. Head back7:47 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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

  3. Fire Tower Road 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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

  4. Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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

  5. Be there by 7:11 PM

    1. Be there7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Dark7:59 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Dennison Road 0.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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

  7. UTV Trails 1.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:00 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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

  8. Leave by 4:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car10:08 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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

  9. Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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

  10. Mount Pisgah Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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

  11. Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    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