AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Fairway Hills, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Plott Balsam–Mount Lyn Lowry, 3 summits 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  2. Browning Knob–Mount Lyn Lowry, 6 summits 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Waterrock Knob–Browning Knob, 8 summits 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 9 min of walking

  4. Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0) & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Richland Balsam Nature Trail 10.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Green Mountain Trail 10.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Buckeye Gap Trail via Lickstone Ridge Road 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  8. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 11.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. East Fork Trail 12 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  10. Rough Butt Bald Overlook (MP 425.4)–Buckeye Gap Trail Loop, 3 sights 12.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  11. Berm Park–Bear Country Loop, 3 sights 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 14 min of walking

  12. Cold Mountain–Grassy Cove Top, 7 sights 11 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 25 min of walking

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