Sunset hikes near Bakersville, 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. Roan High Bluff–Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland Viewpoint, 3 summits 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Rhododendron Garden Trail via Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland 5.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Spear Tops 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Horse Rock–Deep Gap, 5 saddles 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 108 min of walking

6. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 14.2 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

7. Deep Gap–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 14.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 122 min of walking

8. Spivey Gap & Devils Creek Trail via Lost Cove Trail 15.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 270 min of walking

9. High Rocks & Devils Creek Trail via Appalachian Trail 15.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 269 min of walking

10. Black Mountain Crest 15.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 126 min of walking

11. Mount Mitchell–Picnic, 4 sights 15.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 143 min of walking

12. Picnic–Deep Gap, 4 sights 15.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead