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. Ross Hill Road & Yellow Loop Loop 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:37 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Locust Opening Road & Pierce Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:40 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 50 ft climb · 12 min of walking

3. Pierce Road & Town Line Road 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 68 min of walking

4. Prospect Hill Road & Swamp Road 3.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:46 PM

   1. Be there7:46 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Dark8:38 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:38 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Buell Trail–Tumbledown South, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 73 min of walking

6. Tumbledown South & Tumbledown West 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Dudley Trail–Old Town Road, 5 sights 1 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset8:06 PM
   3. Head back8:21 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 78 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Camel Hump Road 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Old Town Hall–Camel Hump Road, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset8:07 PM
   3. Head back8:22 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:38 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 66 min of walking

10. Buell Trail & Ledges Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 58 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Johnson Hill Trail & Ledges Trail 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 59 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Dudley Trail–Ledges Trail, 3 sights 0.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:07 PM
    3. Head back8:22 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:38 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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