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. Lookout Rock & Green Gap via Appalachian Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

2. Wachachau Tower Road 2.6 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

3. Appalachian Trail 2.7 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. Green Gap via Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 75 min of walking

5. Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Bearpen Gap & Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Hangover Lead Trail 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Calderwood Lake–Yellowhammer Gap Loop, 5 sights 11.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 26 min of walking

9. Yellowhammer Gap via Hangover Lead Trail 12 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 28 min of walking

10. Windy Gap Trail 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

11. Big Fat Branch Trail–Nichols Cove Trail Loop, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

12. Fodderstack Trail & Mill Branch Trail 15.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 51 min of walking

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