Sunset hikes near Boone, 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. Grandfather Extension Trail & Grandfather Trail 13 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 31 min of walking

2. Grandmother View–Black Rock Trail, 3 sights 13 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

3. Linville Peak–Patio View of MacRae Peak, 4 sights 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 26 min of walking

4. Patio View of MacRae Peak–Bridge Trail Loop, 3 sights 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Tanawha Trail 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

6. Mountains-to-Sea Trail–Old House Gap Road, 4 sights 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 55 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Beacon Heights Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Beacon Heights & Tanawha Trail 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 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.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 50 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Anvil Rock 14.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 67 min of walking

10. Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail & Timber Ridge Trail via Lost Cove Loop Trail 16 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 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 · 320 ft climb · 58 min of walking

11. Huntfish Falls–Huntfish Sidekick Falls, 3 falls 16.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 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 · 340 ft climb · 59 min of walking

12. Alfred Woodie Lane 18.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walking

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