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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 130 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Luke Road 2.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 77 min of walking

  4. Spruce Run Trail 0.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 118 min of walking

  6. Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Flat Ridge Road 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Bears Den Road 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  11. Lake Roger 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:56 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 40 min of walking

  12. Minks Pond 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 58 min of walking