AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Cooktown, 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. Roan High Bluff–Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland Viewpoint, 3 summits 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Rhododendron Garden Trail via Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:33 PM

    1. Be there7:33 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

  3. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 35 min of walking

  4. Lost Cove Trail 15.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 15 min of walking

  5. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 18.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

  6. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 18.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

  7. Wilson Boundary Road 18.7 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

  8. Ogle Gap via Wilson Boundary Road 19.9 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

  9. Ogle Rock via Wilson Boundary Road 19.9 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

  10. Hawksbill Mountain–Gingercake Mountain, 5 sights 20 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

  11. Maple Camp Bald–Picnic, 4 sights 20.4 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

  12. Jonas Ridge Trail 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

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