Sunset hikes near Kawana, 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. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 2.6 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. Gingercake Mountain–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Windling Stair Knob–Gingercake Mountain, 3 summits 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

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

6. Devil's Cliff & Raspberry Ridge via Jonas Ridge Trail 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 244 min of walking

7. Headquarters Mountain Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 29 min of walking

8. Alfred Woodie Lane 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 30 min of walking

9. Hawksbill Mountain–Hawksbill Viewpoint, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2160 ft climb · 331 min of walking

10. Hawksbill Ledge–Hawksbill Trail Loop, 6 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 car10:56 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 369 min of walking

11. Harper Creek Road 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 70 min of walking

12. Old Mortimer Road 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 128 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint