Trail Tools
Plan your adventure with tools built by hikers, for hikers. Know when to leave, what to expect, and how to make the most of your time on the trail.
Photography Planner
Golden Hour Calculator
Find the perfect time to catch sunrise or sunset at nearby trailheads. We'll calculate when you need to leave the hostel based on your hiking pace.
Elk Garden
Trailhead at 4,470 ft
3.2 mi from hostel · 1h 36min hike
Sunrise12:06 PM
Golden Hour AM12:06 PM – 12:41 PM
Golden Hour PM10:40 PM – 11:15 PM
Sunset11:15 PM
Departure Times
For sunset photosLeave by 9:04 PM
After sunrise photosBack by 2:17 PM
Whitetop Summit
Highest point at 5,518 ft
4.5 mi from hostel · 2h 15min hike
Sunrise12:06 PM
Golden Hour AM12:06 PM – 12:41 PM
Golden Hour PM10:40 PM – 11:15 PM
Sunset11:15 PM
Departure Times
For sunset photosLeave by 8:25 PM
After sunrise photosBack by 2:56 PM
Massey Gap
Grayson Highlands entry
2.8 mi from hostel · 1h 24min hike
Sunrise12:06 PM
Golden Hour AM12:06 PM – 12:41 PM
Golden Hour PM10:40 PM – 11:15 PM
Sunset11:15 PM
Departure Times
For sunset photosLeave by 9:16 PM
After sunrise photosBack by 2:05 PM
Times based on your selected date and a 2 mph average hiking speed. Allow extra time for terrain, breaks, and changing conditions.
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