Sunset hikes near Edgemont, 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. Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail & Timber Ridge Trail via Lost Cove Loop Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 58 min of walking

2. Huntfish Falls–Huntfish Sidekick Falls, 3 falls 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 59 min of walking

3. Marks Mountain Trail–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walking

4. Beacon Heights–Beacon Heights Viewpoint, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. Yonahlossee Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 5 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:10 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 121 min of walking

6. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 6.2 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

7. The Chimneys–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 7 sights 6.7 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

8. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 5 sights 6.7 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

9. Gingercake Mountain–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 6.7 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

10. Windling Stair Knob–Gingercake Mountain, 3 summits 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Devil's Cliff & Raspberry Ridge via Jonas Ridge Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 244 min of walking

12. Headquarters Mountain Trail 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 29 min of walking