Sunset hikes near Glenwood, 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. Harris Mountain 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 198 min of walking

2. Thermal Belt Rail Trail 12 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Jeep, 3 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 404 min of walking

4. Woods Mountain–Betsy Ridge Road, 3 sights 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 257 min of walking

5. Lake James–Boat beach Loop, 3 beaches 11.8 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

6. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 14.4 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

7. The Chimneys–Cambric, 3 sights 14.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:59 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2640 ft climb · 482 min of walking

8. Gully Pipe–Olson, 3 sights 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 90 min of walking

9. Eagle Rock–Grey Rock, 5 sights 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

10. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 14.4 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

11. Fonta Flora Trail 14.8 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

12. Purple Martin Greenway 16.9 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