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 3 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 3 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 3 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. Green Pond 1.2 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

5. Egbert lake & Egbert's Trail 1.3 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

6. Fugawe Ridge–Splitrock Reservoir, 3 summits 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 191 min of walking

7. Charlotteburg Reservoir–Splitrock Reservoir, 10 sights 2.6 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

8. Lake Telemark–Evergreen Trail, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark7:51 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 153 min of walking

9. Four Birds Viewpoint–Unmarked Foot Viewpoint, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:23 PM
   3. Head back7:38 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 320 min of walking

10. Durham Pond–Fox Trail, 3 sights 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 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.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 57 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Compton- Gobel Road–Compton-Gobel Road, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:02 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 59 min of walking

12. Longwood Lake & Beaver Brook Trail (White) 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:23 PM
    3. Head back7:38 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark7:51 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 780 ft climb · 152 min of walking