Sunset hikes near Ashford, 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.

1. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

2. Table Rock Mountain–Cathedral Falls, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:32 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 300 min of walking

3. The Chimneys–Cathedral Falls, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:33 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 301 min of walking

4. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 102 min of walking

5. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 233 min of walking

6. Gully Pipe–Olson, 3 sights 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 56 min of walking

9. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Rich Cove Road Loop 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:33 PM

    1. Be there7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Dark8:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 4.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:33 PM

    1. Be there7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Dark8:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint