Sunset hikes near Bryson City, 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. Walker Cove Road 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. County Line Road & Right Loop Connector 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 112 min of walking

3. Bull Head Trail–Old Sugarlands Trail Loop, 3 sights 15.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 177 min of walking

4. The Pinnacle–Pinnacle Viewpoint, 4 sights 17 mi away

   Leave by 5:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1940 ft climb · 208 min of walking

5. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car11:03 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3200 ft climb · 436 min of walking

6. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:57 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3080 ft climb · 421 min of walking

7. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car11:07 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3290 ft climb · 446 min of walking

8. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3760 ft climb · 474 min of walking

9. Firescald Ridge Trail 17.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 64 min of walking

10. East Fork Trail 17.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

11. Appalachian Trail 19 mi away

    Be there by 7:38 PM

    1. Be there7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Mount Harrison via Cove Mountain Trail 20.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:38 PM

    1. Be there7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead