Sunset hikes near Cedar Rock, 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. Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail & Timber Ridge Trail via Lost Cove Loop Trail 23.7 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 · 320 ft climb · 58 min of walking

2. Marks Mountain Trail–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 4 sights 24 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walking

3. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 26.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 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

4. Grandmother View–Black Rock Trail, 3 sights 26.9 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

5. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 26.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car12:08 AM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 12:08 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 485 min of walking

6. The Chimneys–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 7 sights 26.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 381 min of walking

7. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 5 sights 26.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 382 min of walking

8. Gingercake Mountain–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 26.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 321 min of walking

9. Grandfather Extension Trail & Grandfather Trail 27.4 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

10. Linville Peak–Patio View of MacRae Peak, 4 sights 27.6 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

11. Patio View of MacRae Peak–Bridge Trail Loop, 3 sights 27.6 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

12. Windling Stair Knob–Gingercake Mountain, 3 summits 27.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 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 — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint