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. Mid-State Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:07 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 47 min of walking

2. Mountain Road 11.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 55 min of walking

3. Ritchey Knob 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Lambert Mountain Road 14.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:40 PM
   3. Head back7:55 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 81 min of walking

5. John P. Saylor Trail - North Loop 19.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:56 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:56 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Game Commission Road 20.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:06 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 44 min of walking

7. Strip Mine Road & Wounded Warrior Road 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car7:57 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 7:57 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Wounded Warrior Road 20.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:41 PM
   3. Head back7:56 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:08 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 39 min of walking

9. Shadywood Road 19.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:39 PM
   3. Head back7:54 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:07 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 52 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Mountain View Trail 18.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

11. Rock-n-Ridge Trail–Sawmill Trail Loop, 3 sights 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

12. Mountain View Roller Coaster - MTB Trail 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:40 PM
    3. Head back7:55 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark8:08 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

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