Sunset hikes near Lackey Hill, 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. Walker Cove Road 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Firescald Ridge Trail 17 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 64 min of walking

3. East Fork Trail 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

4. Appalachian Trail 19.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 20 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Waterrock Knob–Waterrock Knob Viewpoint, 5 sights 20 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 17 min of walking

7. Mount Harrison via Cove Mountain Trail 20.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0) & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 20.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Browning Knob–Browning Knob Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 20.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Plott Balsam–Browning Knob, 10 viewpoints 20.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 560 ft climb · 82 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Old Settlers Trail 19.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Cove Mountain Trail 21 mi away

    Be there by 7:38 PM

    1. Be there7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:24 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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