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. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 96 min of walking

3. Spear Tops 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 166 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Gully Pipe–Linville Gorge Trail, 4 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 332 min of walking

5. The Chimneys–Cambric, 3 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car11:56 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 11:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. 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

7. 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

8. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Babel Tower Trail, 6 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car11:54 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 11:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 443 min of walking

9. Gulf Contour & Gulf Ridge 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 95 min of walking

10. Gulf Contour–Joe Johnson, 3 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 99 min of walking

11. Devil's Cliff–Devil's Hole Trail, 5 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 100 min of walking

12. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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