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. Appalachian Trail 9.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Wachachau Tower Road 12.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Walker Cove Road 12.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:38 PM

    1. Be there7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Cove Mountain Trail 19.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:39 PM

    1. Be there7:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Dark8:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  8. Be there by 7:39 PM

    1. Be there7:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Dark8:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  10. Hangover Lead Trail 26.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  11. East Fork Trail 27.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  12. Firescald Ridge Trail 27.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 64 min of walking

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