Sunset hikes near Lake Lure, 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. Shumont Mountain–Party Rock Trail, 4 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 262 min of walking

2. Party Rock Trail & Rumbling Bald Ridgeline 1.3 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

3. Eagle Rock–Grey Rock, 6 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 249 min of walking

4. Chimney Rock Mountain–Chimney Rock, 6 summits 3 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 197 min of walking

5. Hickory Nut Falls–Angel Mountain Trail, 3 sights 3.3 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 & Viper Tower Road 3.4 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. Worlds Edge Viewpoint–Chinquapin Gap, 4 saddles 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 116 min of walking

8. Angel Mountain Trail 4.4 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

9. Deep Gap Road 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

10. Blue Ridge Pastures–Strawberry Gap Viewpoint, 6 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 111 min of walking

11. Bearwallow Mountain Trail & Wildcat Rock Trail 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Bearwallow Gap–Bearwallow Mountain Trail, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:43 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 93 min of walking