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. Big Sand Cave–Sand Cave Trail (0.8 mi), 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:49 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 58 min of walking

2. Sugar Maple Nature Trail & Turkey Hollow Trail 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Bridal Veil Falls–Crows Nest, 6 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:47 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Weeping Rock Trail 4 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:06 PM
   3. Head back7:21 PM
   4. At your car7:23 PM
   5. Dark7:34 PM

   Back at your car by 7:23 PM — 11 min before dark.

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

5. Eagle Valley Nature Preserve Sunset Point 12.7 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Eagle Valley Nature Preserve Viewpoint & Eagle Valley Nature Preserve Sunset Point 12.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Head back7:20 PM
   4. At your car7:29 PM
   5. Dark7:33 PM

   Back at your car by 7:29 PM — 4 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Eagle Valley Nature Preserve Viewpoint 12.8 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Eagle Valley Nature Preserve Viewpoint 13.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Eagle Valley Nature Preserve Viewpoint 13.2 mi away

   Be there by 6:45 PM

   1. Be there6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:05 PM
   3. Dark7:33 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Eagle Valley Nature Preserve Viewpoint 13.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Eagle Valley Nature Preserve Viewpoint 13.2 mi away

    Be there by 6:45 PM

    1. Be there6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:05 PM
    3. Dark7:33 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:33 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Backbone Forest Trails 38.3 mi away

    Be there by 6:47 PM

    1. Be there6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:07 PM
    3. Dark7:35 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 7:35 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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