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. Table Rock View & Peter's Mountain Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 0.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Mauntain View Lake–Peter's Mountain Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Pine Springs–Peter's Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Mauntain View Lake–Peter's Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Victoria Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Old Sawmill Trail & Whitetail Trail 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:14 PM

   1. Be there7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Kinter View & Victoria Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Shikellimy Trail & Victoria Trail via Appalachian National Scenic Trail 1.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:15 PM

   1. Be there7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Dark8:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Ridge Road 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:35 PM
   3. Head back7:50 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:03 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 63 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Darlington Trail Loop 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Statue of Liberty Viewpoint 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:06 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 46 min of walking

12. Rockville Bridge Viewpoint 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:35 PM
    3. Head back7:50 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:03 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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