Sunset hikes near Fallston, 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. Thermal Belt Rail Trail 25.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 158 min of walking

2. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 34.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:26 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 429 min of walking

3. Pulpwood Land 34.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 28 min of walking

4. Lake James–Boat beach Loop, 3 beaches 34.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

5. Fonta Flora Trail 32.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

6. Purple Martin Greenway 31.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

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

7. Gully Pipe–Lake James, 5 sights 35.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 298 min of walking

8. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 36.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 233 min of walking

9. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 38 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 102 min of walking

10. The Chimneys & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 40.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 5 min of walking

11. Alexander's Ford Trail & Alexanders Ford Loop Trail 38.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

12. White Oak Plantation Drive 39.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 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 · 140 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint