Sunset hikes near Altapass, nc

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 96 min of walking

  2. Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 35 min of walking

  3. Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car9:54 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 215 min of walking

  4. Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  5. Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 95 min of walking

  6. Leave by 6:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 99 min of walking

  7. Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 100 min of walking

  8. Spear Tops 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

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

    2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 166 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  11. Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:08 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 5 min of walking

  12. Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 90 min of walking