Sunset hikes near Jonas Ridge, 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. Gulf Contour–Joe Johnson, 3 sights 1.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Gulf Contour & Gulf Ridge 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Devil's Cliff–Devil's Hole Trail, 5 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Hawksbill Mountain–Gingercake Mountain, 5 sights 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 62 min of walking

5. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 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.

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

8. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car12:08 AM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 12:08 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Jonas Ridge Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

10. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Babel Tower Trail, 6 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 3:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car11:57 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 11:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. The Chimneys–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car11:08 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 5 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car11:08 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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