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. Forest Route 16N21 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:52 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark9:04 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 34 min of walking

2. Muzzleloader Road Spur C & Muzzleloader Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 8:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:10 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM — 15 min before dark.

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

3. Muslatt Mountain Road Spur N 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 8:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:11 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM — 13 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

4. Ship Mountain Road Spur S 3.8 mi away

   Be there by 8:12 PM

   1. Be there8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Dark9:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Blue Ridge Road Spur K–Sugar Road Spur A, 3 sights 4 mi away

   Be there by 8:12 PM

   1. Be there8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Dark9:03 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Forest Route 16N20 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 8:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead8:01 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Head back8:48 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark9:04 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 34 min of walking

7. Forest Route 17N07 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 8:12 PM

   1. Be there8:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:33 PM
   3. Dark9:04 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 9:04 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Summit Valley Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:55 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 25 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. 14N39 8 mi away

   Leave by 7:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:44 PM
   2. Sunset8:32 PM
   3. Head back8:47 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark9:03 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 68 min of walking

10. Goose Creek Road Loop 8.5 mi away

    Be there by 8:12 PM

    1. Be there8:12 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Dark9:03 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 9:03 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Phil Road 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 8:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead8:07 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Summit Valley Peak & Summit Valley Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 7:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:32 PM
    3. Head back8:47 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark9:03 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 21 min of walking

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