Sunset hikes near Grassy Creek, 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. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 35 min of walking

2. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 57 min of walking

3. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 56 min of walking

4. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 11.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Rich Cove Road Loop 11.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:30 PM

   1. Be there7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 11.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:30 PM

   1. Be there7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Jonas Ridge Trail 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 57 min of walking

10. Windling Stair Knob–Gingercake Mountain, 3 summits 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

11. Wilson Boundary Road 14.6 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

12. Commissary Hill & Mount Mitchell Trail 14.7 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

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