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. West Valley Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Bare Rock Trail & West Valley Trail 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:05 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Mombasha Lake & Appalachian Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:54 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 39 min of walking

5. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail & Doris Duke Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:02 PM

   1. Be there7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Dark7:50 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint–Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 54 min of walking

7. Augusta Mine Trail–Hutchinson Trail, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 72 min of walking

8. Hutchinson Trail–Munsee Eage, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 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.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 70 min of walking

9. Augusta Mine Trail–Hutchinson Trail, 8 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:22 PM
   3. Head back7:37 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark7:50 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 71 min of walking

10. McKeags Meadow Connector–McKeags Meadow Trail, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 95 min of walking

11. McKeags Meadow–Red Back South Loop, 6 sights 0.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 92 min of walking

12. McKeags Meadow / Red Back–McKeags Meadow Loop, 7 sights 1.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 79 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint