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. Bear Mountain Overlook via Ridge Drop 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 138 min of walking

2. Bear Mountain Overlook & Dead End via Ridge Drop 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 910 ft climb · 123 min of walking

3. Rattlesnake Connector & Rattlesnake Ridge 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car7:46 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Upper Switchback Viewpoint–Pisgah Vista, 4 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 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.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 840 ft climb · 98 min of walking

5. Pisgah Vista–Pisgah Plane, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:31 PM
   3. Head back7:46 PM
   4. At your car8:02 PM
   5. Dark7:59 PM

   Back at your car by 8:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 47 min of walking

6. Buzzard's Option & Penn Haven Express 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:25 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 90 min of walking

7. Boundary Line Trail–Engler Run Trail, 5 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 37 min of walking

8. Powerline Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 59 min of walking

9. Boundary Line Trail–Engler Run Trail, 4 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:30 PM
   3. Head back7:45 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:58 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Engler Run Trail–Penn Forest Trail, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car10:00 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 267 min of walking

11. Engler Run Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 86 min of walking

12. Appalachian Viewpoint–South Viewpoint, 5 sights 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 117 min of walking