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. Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  2. Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:03 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 40 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 87 min of walking

  4. UTV Trails 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:58 PM

    Back at your car by 7:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 84 min of walking

  6. Mount Pisgah Road 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 88 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:30 PM
    3. Head back7:45 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 88 min of walking

  8. Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 88 min of walking

  9. Lung Buster 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 55 min of walking

  10. Uranium Road Loop 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  11. Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Head back7:44 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark7:57 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 71 min of walking

  12. Be there by 7:09 PM

    1. Be there7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:29 PM
    3. Dark7:57 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:57 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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