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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Mount Pisgah 1.9 mi away
Leave by 6:02 PM
- Leave trailhead6:02 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:32 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 55 min of walking
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Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
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Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking
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Path Continues–MBO Road, 4 sights 2.2 mi away
Leave by 6:26 PM
- Leave trailhead6:26 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 10 min of walking
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Vinica Pond 2.6 mi away
Be there by 6:32 PM
- Be there6:32 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 7:20 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
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Leave by 6:06 PM
- Leave trailhead6:06 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:36 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 55 min of walking
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Crow Hill Road 4.5 mi away
Leave by 6:16 PM
- Leave trailhead6:16 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:24 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking
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Roundhouse Road 4.6 mi away
Leave by 6:14 PM
- Leave trailhead6:14 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:19 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:19 PM — 1 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 29 min of walking
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Leave by 6:28 PM
- Leave trailhead6:28 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:11 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:11 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking
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Burley Hill Road 5.9 mi away
Leave by 6:17 PM
- Leave trailhead6:17 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:20 PM
- Dark7:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:20 PM — 0 min before dark.
0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 27 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint 5.9 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:22 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking
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Shenipsit State Forest Viewpoint 5.9 mi away
Leave by 6:18 PM
- Leave trailhead6:18 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:22 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking
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Bruie Pond–Hampden Road, 3 sights 6.7 mi away
Leave by 5:46 PM
- Leave trailhead5:46 PM
- Sunset6:52 PM
- Head back7:07 PM
- At your car7:44 PM
- Dark7:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 7:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 84 min of walking