Sunset hikes near Granite Falls, 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. Lake James & Fonta Flora Trail 27.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

2. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 29.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car12:07 AM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 12:07 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 485 min of walking

4. The Chimneys–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 7 sights 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:06 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 381 min of walking

5. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 5 sights 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:06 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 382 min of walking

6. Gingercake Mountain–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 321 min of walking

7. Gully Pipe–Lake James, 5 sights 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap Loop, 5 sights 31 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Rich Cove Road Loop 31 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Windling Stair Knob–Gingercake Mountain, 3 summits 31 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 30.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 30.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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