Sunset hikes near Jacktown, 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 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Jeep, 3 sights 9.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:15 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Woods Mountain–Betsy Ridge Road, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lake James–Boat beach Loop, 3 beaches 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

5. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 429 min of walking

6. The Chimneys–Cambric, 3 sights 11 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:58 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Gully Pipe–Olson, 3 sights 12 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 10.6 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

9. Fonta Flora Trail 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

10. Thermal Belt Rail Trail 15.7 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 · 8 min of walking

11. Rich Cove Road Loop 16 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. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

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

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