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. Tom Leary Viewpoint–Highmoor, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Highmoor & Rachael Phelps 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Rachael Phelps 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Sunrise Peak Conservation Area–Peak Road, 3 sights 0.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:47 PM

   1. Be there7:47 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Ninemile Pond 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 15 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Perkins Mountain–Hurds Lake, 4 sights 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 19 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. The Pinnacle & Old County Road 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Peaked Mountain Tract–Norcross Wildlife Sanctuary Viewpoint Loop, 4 viewpoints 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:42 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

9. Spencer Road 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:37 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Avery Road 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Old County Road 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:46 PM

    1. Be there7:46 PM
    2. Sunset8:06 PM
    3. Dark8:38 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Redstone Bike Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking