AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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. Mombasha Lake–Appalachian Trail, 3 sights 2.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:50 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Tom Jones Mountain–Parker Cabin Mountain Loop, 6 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 46 min of walking

  3. Nurian Sunset Point–Green Pond Loop, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car7:52 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

    Back at your car by 7:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 41 min of walking

  4. Black Rock Mountain–Tom Jones Mountain, 4 summits 3 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 85 min of walking

  5. Doris Duke Trail & West Valley Trail 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:59 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  6. Appalachian National Scenic Trail Viewpoint–Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail, 3 sights 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car7:57 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 7:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 54 min of walking

  7. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail & Doris Duke Trail 3.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:50 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Conklin Road 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:05 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

    Back at your car by 8:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  9. Surebridge Mountain–Little Long Pond, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:21 PM
    3. Head back7:36 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark7:49 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 470 ft climb · 83 min of walking

  10. Townsend Trail / Wildcat Mountain Trail & Wildcat Mountain Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  11. Appalachian Trail Connector–Furnace Loop, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Head back7:37 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark7:50 PM

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

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 81 min of walking

  12. Appalachian Trail;Highlands Trail 4.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:02 PM

    1. Be there7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:22 PM
    3. Dark7:50 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:50 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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