AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Chimney 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Shumont Mountain–Rumbling Bald Ridgeline, 3 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Eagle Rock–Shumont Mountain, 5 sights 2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 84 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

  4. Chimney Rock Mountain–Chimney Rock, 6 summits 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 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 0.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Angel Mountain Trail & Viper Tower Road 0.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Angel Mountain Trail 1.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  8. Worlds Edge Viewpoint–Chinquapin Gap, 4 saddles 2.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:55 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

  9. Little Bearwallow Mountain & Wildcat Rock Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 110 min of walking

  10. Bearwallow Mountain Trail & Wildcat Rock Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  11. Blue Ridge Pastures–Strawberry Gap Viewpoint, 6 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 111 min of walking

  12. Bearwallow Gap–Bearwallow Mountain Trail, 4 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 93 min of walking