Sunset hikes near Cherokee, 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 6.4 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. Firescald Ridge Trail 8.6 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

3. East Fork Trail 9.2 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

4. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 11.2 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

5. Browning Knob–Browning Knob Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 12.1 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

6. Plott Balsam–Browning Knob, 10 viewpoints 12.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 82 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0) & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 12.1 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

8. Waterrock Knob–Browning Knob, 8 summits 12.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 9 min of walking

9. Old Settlers Trail 16.8 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

10. Richland Balsam Nature Trail 23.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Mount Harrison via Cove Mountain Trail 23.6 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

12. Cove Mountain Trail 25.2 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

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