Sunset hikes near Flat Top, 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. High Windy via Carolina Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 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 · 1230 ft climb · 130 min of walking

2. High Windy & Carolina Loop 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 137 min of walking

3. Watch Knob–Burnette Park Lane, 3 sights 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 71 min of walking

4. Crystal Falls Drive 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 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 · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Trail 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 72 min of walking

6. Little Bearwallow Mountain–Blue Ridge Pastures, 8 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 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.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 76 min of walking

7. Blue Ridge Pastures & Strawberry Gap Viewpoint via Strawberry Gap Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

8. Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 18 min of walking

9. Rattlesnake Mountain–Lookout Mountain, 4 summits 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 132 min of walking

10. Craven Gap & Folk Art Center via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.9 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

11. Copperhead Mountain–Lookout Mountain, 4 summits 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 132 min of walking

12. Lookout Mountain–Shelter View, 9 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 114 min of walking