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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Bare Rock Trail & West Valley Trail 2 mi away
Leave by 6:19 PM
- Leave trailhead6:19 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car8:05 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 71 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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West Valley Trail 2.8 mi away
Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail 3.3 mi away
Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 38 min of walking
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Mombasha Lake & Appalachian Trail 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:40 PM
- Leave trailhead6:40 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:54 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 39 min of walking
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Eagle Lake–Crossover Trail, 6 sights 2.4 mi away
Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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The Bog–Eagle Lake, 8 sights 2.5 mi away
Leave by 6:50 PM
- Leave trailhead6:50 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:46 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:46 PM — 4 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 21 min of walking
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Swan Pond–The Bog, 8 sights 3.2 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:55 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 41 min of walking
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Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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CU Bypass Trail–Crossover Trail, 4 sights 3.3 mi away
Be there by 7:02 PM
- Be there7:02 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Hickory Mountain–The Bog, 7 sights 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:59 PM
- Leave trailhead6:59 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:41 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:41 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking
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Governor Mountain–Swan Pond, 9 sights 3.3 mi away
Leave by 6:41 PM
- Leave trailhead6:41 PM
- Sunset7:22 PM
- Head back7:37 PM
- At your car7:53 PM
- Dark7:50 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 38 min of walking