Sunset hikes near Emma, 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. Beaver Lake via Perimeter Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. The Lagoon & Farm Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:08 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 241 min of walking

3. Farm Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Richmond Hill Trails 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Bass Pond 3.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 164 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Goldview Knob–Appalachian Village Sunset Point, 3 summits 4.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Bull Gap via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1300 ft climb · 238 min of walking

8. Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1210 ft climb · 232 min of walking

9. Tanbark Ridge Overlook (MP 376.7) via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:55 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 236 min of walking

10. Craven Gap & Folk Art Center via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Biltmore Estate Path 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 55 min of walking

12. Haw Creek Valley (MP 380.0) via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking