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. Splitrock Reservoir–Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated / Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue), 9 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 68 min of walking

2. Hawkwatch Overlook–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 203 min of walking

3. Beach Glen Trail (Blue)–Hibernia Brook Trail, 4 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car9:19 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 202 min of walking

4. Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 5 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:03 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 65 min of walking

5. Wildcat Ridge Trail (Yellow) & Woods Road via Four Birds Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 115 min of walking

6. Egbert lake & Egbert's Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 35 min of walking

7. Green Pond 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:04 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 56 min of walking

8. Lake Rickabear via Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 88 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Charlottesburg Road - Unpaved - Gated via Splitrock Trail (Dk Blue) 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 72 min of walking

10. Charlotteburg Reservoir–Splitrock Reservoir, 10 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car10:11 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.9 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 309 min of walking

11. Beaver Pond–Darlington Drive, 4 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 104 min of walking

12. Blue Trail Connector to Indian Cliffs Outlook 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 65 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint