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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Vinica Pond 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:37 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:37 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Mount Pisgah 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 14 min of walking

  4. Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 48 min of walking

  7. Roundhouse Road 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 29 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 103 min of walking

  9. Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  10. Crow Hill Road 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Head back8:21 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  11. Stickney Road 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:05 PM
    3. Head back8:20 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:37 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 60 min of walking