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.
This week’s evenings
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Leave by 6:52 PM
- Leave trailhead6:52 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking
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Ship Mountain Road Spur S 1.4 mi away
Leave by 6:21 PM
- Leave trailhead6:21 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 57 min of walking
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Blue Dog Road–Blue Ridge Road Spur E, 3 sights 2.7 mi away
Leave by 4:34 PM
- Leave trailhead4:34 PM
- Sunset7:17 PM
- Head back7:32 PM
- At your car10:37 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 10:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
5.5 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 328 min of walking
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China Road Spur A–China Road, 3 sights 3.2 mi away
Leave by 5:27 PM
- Leave trailhead5:27 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car8:33 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 151 min of walking
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Summit Valley Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:48 PM
- Leave trailhead6:48 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:38 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:38 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 15 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Forest Route 16N21 5.8 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 20 min of walking
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Summit Valley Peak via Summit Valley Trail 6.5 mi away
Leave by 6:46 PM
- Leave trailhead6:46 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:39 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 18 min of walking
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Forest Route 16N20 6.9 mi away
Leave by 6:49 PM
- Leave trailhead6:49 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:50 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking
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14N39 6.8 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car8:17 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 76 min of walking
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Phil Road 8.5 mi away
Leave by 6:53 PM
- Leave trailhead6:53 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car7:40 PM
- Dark7:45 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:40 PM — 5 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Forest Route 17N07 8.7 mi away
Be there by 6:57 PM
- Be there6:57 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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16N23 9 mi away
Leave by 3:52 PM
- Leave trailhead3:52 PM
- Sunset7:18 PM
- Head back7:33 PM
- At your car9:35 PM
- Dark7:46 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 308 min of walking