Sunset hikes near Linville Falls, 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. Gulf Contour & Gulf Ridge 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 95 min of walking

2. Gulf Contour–Joe Johnson, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 99 min of walking

3. Devil's Cliff–Devil's Hole Trail, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 100 min of walking

4. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 57 min of walking

5. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 56 min of walking

6. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Babel Tower Trail, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 3:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:55 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 443 min of walking

7. Devil's Cliff–Lower Cross, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 172 min of walking

8. Hawksbill Mountain–Hawksbill Viewpoint, 6 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 322 min of walking

9. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 96 min of walking

10. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 126 min of walking

12. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint