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 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  2. Leave by 5:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:25 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 730 ft climb · 216 min of walking

  3. 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

  4. Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  5. American Standard 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 184 min of walking

  6. 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

  7. Dennison Road 1.3 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

  8. 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

  9. Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 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 · 360 ft climb · 127 min of walking

  10. UTV Trails 2.4 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

  11. Leave by 5:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 216 min of walking

  12. Mount Pisgah Road 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:31 PM
    3. Head back7:46 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark7:59 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 137 min of walking