AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Lake Lure Mountain Estates, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Eagle Rock–Grey Rock, 5 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  2. Shumont Mountain–Rumbling Bald Ridgeline, 3 sights 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Party Rock Trail & Rumbling Bald Ridgeline 4.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:18 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 24 min of walking

  4. Hickory Nut Falls–Angel Mountain Trail, 3 sights 7.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  5. Angel Mountain Trail & Viper Tower Road 7.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  6. Angel Mountain Trail 8.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  7. Rattlesnake Trail–Rhododendron Ridge Trail, 3 sights 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

  8. Rattlesnake Mountain via Rattlesnake Trail 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

  9. Lookout Mountain–Lookout Trail, 3 sights 11.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 67 min of walking

  10. Rattlesnake Trail & Rhododendron Ridge Trail 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 51 min of walking

  11. Boggs Bunion–Crestridge Lake, 3 summits 11.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:28 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 53 min of walking

  12. Crystal Falls Drive 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

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