Sunset hikes near Bryson Place, 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 7.2 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

2. Bull Head Trail–Old Sugarlands Trail Loop, 3 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:58 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 2:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. County Line Road & Right Loop Connector 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Old Settlers Trail 13.2 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

9. Mount Harrison via Cove Mountain Trail 16.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. The Pinnacle–Pinnacle Viewpoint, 4 sights 16.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Firescald Ridge Trail 16.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

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

12. East Fork Trail 17.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking