Sunset hikes near Big East Fork, 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. Silvermine Bald–Art Loeb Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car12:03 AM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 12:03 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1670 ft climb · 460 min of walking

2. Shining Rock–Big East Fork Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:50 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2710 ft climb · 397 min of walking

3. Art Loeb Spur Trail–Art Loeb Trail Loop, 5 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1980 ft climb · 328 min of walking

4. Cold Mountain–Grassy Cove Top, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

5. Art Loeb Trail & Little East Fork Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2350 ft climb · 330 min of walking

6. Art Loeb Spur Trail–Art Loeb Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1260 ft climb · 246 min of walking

7. Black Balsam Knob–Black Balsam Summit Viewpoint Loop, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 25 min of walking

8. Grassy Cove Top–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 111 min of walking

9. View Cherry Cove (MP 415.7)–Art Loeb Trail, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2230 ft climb · 341 min of walking

10. Lower Falls Viewpoint–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 112 min of walking

11. Second Falls–Art Loeb Spur Trail, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:07 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 114 min of walking

12. Devils Courthouse–Silvermine Bald, 5 summits 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car11:05 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 368 min of walking