Sunset hikes near Lewisburg, 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. High Rocks–Whistling Gap, 3 summits 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Spivey Gap & Devils Creek Trail via Lost Cove Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:22 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 270 min of walking

3. Wolf Laurel Nature Sunset Point & Big Bald Bypass Trail via Appalachian Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. High Rock–Wolf Laurel Nature Sunset Point, 6 saddles 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Temple Hill–Can Lot, 4 summits 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 43 min of walking

6. Lost Cove Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 15 min of walking

7. Street Gap & Streets Gap Road via Appalachian Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 107 min of walking

8. Rich Mountain Road via Higgins Creek Trail 10.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 146 min of walking

9. Big Butt–Sarvis Cove Sunset Point, 7 sights 12.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:04 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1990 ft climb · 293 min of walking

10. Big Butt & Big Butt Trail 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 1 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 31 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Walker Knob Overlook (MP 359.8) & Big Butt Trail 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 28 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Flint Gap–Blockstand Creek Access Trail, 5 sights 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1730 ft climb · 166 min of walking