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.
This week’s evenings
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Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away
Be there by 6:53 PM
- Be there6:53 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Gordon Pond–Butterfly Alley Trail, 5 sights 3.4 mi away
Be there by 6:53 PM
- Be there6:53 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Moler Farm Trail 0.9 mi away
Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:50 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 47 min of walking
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Night Battle Trail 0.8 mi away
Leave by 6:34 PM
- Leave trailhead6:34 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:48 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 40 min of walking
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WeatherTop Knob & Overlook via Appalachian Trail 8.1 mi away
Be there by 6:53 PM
- Be there6:53 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Be there by 6:53 PM
- Be there6:53 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Blackburn Trail via Appalachian Trail 9 mi away
Be there by 6:53 PM
- Be there6:53 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Fallen Tree–Blackburn Trail, 6 sights 9 mi away
Be there by 6:53 PM
- Be there6:53 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Cornfield Trail & West Woods Trail 10 mi away
Leave by 6:47 PM
- Leave trailhead6:47 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Head back7:28 PM
- At your car7:34 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:34 PM — 6 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Raven Rocks–Langdon Loop, 3 sights 12.4 mi away
Be there by 6:54 PM
- Be there6:54 PM
- Sunset7:14 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Monument Knob & Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 14.8 mi away
Be there by 6:53 PM
- Be there6:53 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Appalachian National Scenic Trail & Old Road 16.2 mi away
Be there by 6:53 PM
- Be there6:53 PM
- Sunset7:13 PM
- Dark7:40 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:40 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead