Sunset hikes near Cold Springs, 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. The Chimneys–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 7 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:06 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 5 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:06 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Jonas Ridge Trail 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 57 min of walking

5. Hawksbill Mountain–Gingercake Mountain, 5 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 62 min of walking

6. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 57 min of walking

7. Gulf Contour–Joe Johnson, 3 sights 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 99 min of walking

8. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 56 min of walking

9. Devil's Cliff–Devil's Hole Trail, 5 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 100 min of walking

10. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car9:36 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 178 min of walking

11. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Babel Tower Trail, 6 sights 2.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car11:55 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 11:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 443 min of walking

12. Gulf Contour & Gulf Ridge 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 95 min of walking