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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Spruce Run Trail 1.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:58 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Bears Den Road 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:42 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:42 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:55 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 51 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:26 PM
    3. Head back7:41 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:54 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 61 min of walking

  8. Luke Road 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 77 min of walking

  9. Be there by 7:05 PM

    1. Be there7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Dark7:53 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:53 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Minks Pond 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:07 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 58 min of walking

  11. Flat Ridge Road 3.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 42 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Ben Rush Road 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:25 PM
    3. Head back7:40 PM
    4. At your car7:54 PM
    5. Dark7:53 PM

    Back at your car by 7:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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