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.

1. Horse Rock–Deep Gap, 5 saddles 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 108 min of walking

2. Ogle Gap via Wilson Boundary Road 1.9 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

3. Big Butt & Big Butt Trail 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 car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 1 min before dark.

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

4. Mount Mitchell–Picnic, 4 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 143 min of walking

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

6. Picnic–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 125 min of walking

7. Black Mountain Crest 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 126 min of walking

8. Deep Gap–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 122 min of walking

9. Deep Gap Road 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 112 min of walking

10. Ogle Rock via Wilson Boundary Road 2.8 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

11. Wilson Boundary Road 2.8 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

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

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 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 · 540 ft climb · 65 min of walking