Sunset hikes near Columbus, 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. St Rd 1188 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Little Bradley Falls & Little Bradley Falls Trail 5.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Stairstep Falls–Bear Branch Trail, 6 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking

4. Emily Falls–Bear Branch Trail, 5 sights 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Laurel Mountain & Pulliam Creek Trail 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 45 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Deep Gap Road 9.2 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 · 5 min of walking

7. Rich Mountain Trail 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Sunshine Falls–Pulliam Creek Falls, 5 falls 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 90 min of walking

9. Scarlet's Mountain Road 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 14 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Summer Road 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

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

11. Big Hungry Road 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 52 min of walking

12. White Oak Farm Drive 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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