Sunset hikes near Connelly 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. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 23 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 429 min of walking

2. Gully Pipe–Faulkner Flats, 4 sights 24 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car10:48 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 362 min of walking

3. Lake James & Fonta Flora Trail 21.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

4. Fonta Flora Trail 22 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

5. Gingercake Mountain–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Rich Cove Road Loop 26.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. The Chimneys & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 27.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 5 min of walking

8. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 27.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 126 min of walking

9. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 27.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 27.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:31 PM

    1. Be there7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Dark8:17 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 27.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Devil's Cliff–Lower Cross, 3 sights 27.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 172 min of walking