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. Barrus Road via Peter Hill Trail 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 40 min of walking

2. Ford Road 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset8:09 PM
   3. Head back8:24 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 30 min of walking

3. Hawks Brook Trial & MST via East Road 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Hawks Brook Trial & MST via Sugar Run 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Mount Institute–Blue Pulaski Loop, 7 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 65 min of walking

6. Goatherd Rock–Bog Trail, 7 sights 5 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Hunt Road 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:45 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM — 12 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

8. E. Stranged Moose 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Wine Tree 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:10 PM
   3. Head back8:25 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:41 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Thunderbolt Mountain Coaster–Juggernaut, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 21 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Flag Mountain 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset8:09 PM
    3. Head back8:24 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 52 min of walking

12. Bog Trail–Greenwood Walls Trail, 6 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
    2. Sunset8:10 PM
    3. Head back8:25 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:41 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 64 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

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