Sunset hikes near Carolina Mountains, 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. Shumont Mountain–Party Rock Trail, 4 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 262 min of walking

2. Party Rock Trail & Rumbling Bald Ridgeline 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 24 min of walking

3. Eagle Rock–Grey Rock, 6 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 249 min of walking

4. Chimney Rock Mountain–Chimney Rock, 6 summits 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 197 min of walking

5. Hickory Nut Falls–Angel Mountain Trail, 3 sights 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Angel Mountain Trail & Viper Tower Road 5.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Angel Mountain Trail 6.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Worlds Edge Viewpoint–Chinquapin Gap, 4 saddles 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 116 min of walking

9. Summer Road 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

10. Harris Mountain 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 198 min of walking

11. Deep Gap Road 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

12. Crystal Falls Drive 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 car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint