AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Eskota, 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.

9 of 12 spots
  1. Ogle Gap via Wilson Boundary Road 1.9 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

  2. Big Butt & Big Butt Trail 2 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Walker Knob Overlook (MP 359.8)–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 3 sights 2.7 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

  4. Ogle Rock via Wilson Boundary Road 2.8 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

  5. Wilson Boundary Road 2.8 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

  6. Elk Pen Trail–Laurel Gap Trail Loop, 6 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 65 min of walking

  7. Maple Camp Bald–Picnic, 4 sights 3.5 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. Old Mitchell Trail 3.6 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. Commissary Hill & Mount Mitchell Trail 3.6 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. Camp Alice Trail via Buncombe Horse Range Trail 3.7 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

  11. Big Ivy Road–Craggy Gardens Trail, 4 sights 4.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  12. Craggy Dome–Graybeard Mountain View (MP 363.4), 4 sights 4.9 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

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