Sunset hikes near Drexel, 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 16.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:26 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Lake James & Fonta Flora Trail 15.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

3. Fonta Flora Trail 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

4. Gully Pipe–Olson, 3 sights 20.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 90 min of walking

5. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap Loop, 5 sights 20.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Rich Cove Road Loop 20.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car12:08 AM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 12:08 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 485 min of walking

8. The Chimneys–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 7 sights 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 5 sights 20.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Gingercake Mountain–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 20.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car10:26 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 19.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:41 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 233 min of walking

12. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 19.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 102 min of walking