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. China Road Spur A–China Road, 3 sights 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   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

2. Forest Route 16N21 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:41 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   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

3. Muzzleloader Road Spur C & Muzzleloader Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:39 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   Back at your car by 7:39 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

4. Ship Mountain Road Spur S 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:53 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   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

5. Blue Ridge Road Spur K–Sugar Road Spur A, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 3:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 361 min of walking

6. Forest Route 16N20 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:50 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

7. 16N23 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark7:46 PM

   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

8. Forest Route 17N07 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 6:57 PM

   1. Be there6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Dark7:46 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Summit Valley Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:18 PM
   3. Head back7:33 PM
   4. At your car7:38 PM
   5. Dark7:45 PM

   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

10. Childs-Hill & Hamilton Road 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:19 PM
    3. Head back7:34 PM
    4. At your car9:59 PM
    5. Dark7:47 PM

    Back at your car by 9:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1870 ft climb · 347 min of walking

11. Goose Creek Road Loop 8.5 mi away

    Be there by 6:58 PM

    1. Be there6:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Dark7:46 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:46 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Phil Road 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:18 PM
    3. Head back7:33 PM
    4. At your car7:40 PM
    5. Dark7:45 PM

    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