Sunset hikes near Barnardsville, 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. Hawksbill Creek Road–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 4 sights 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

2. Douglas Falls Trail & Stoney Fork Road 5.2 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

3. Stair Creek Trail & Walker Creek Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1160 ft climb · 107 min of walking

4. Big Ivy Road–Craggy Gardens Trail, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Big Ivy Road & Douglas Falls Trail 6.5 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

6. Craggy Gardens Viewpoint & Douglas Falls Trail 6.5 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

7. Craggy Gardens Trail & Douglas Falls Trail 6.5 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

8. Craggy Dome Scenic Overlook (MP 364.5) & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.6 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

9. Graybeard Mountain View (MP 363.4)–Douglas Falls Trail, 3 sights 6.6 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. Craggy Gardens Trail via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:32 PM

    1. Be there7:32 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. Lane Pinnacle–Rattlesnake Lodge Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Bull Gap & Rattlesnake Lodge Trail via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 25 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint