Sunset hikes near Luther, 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. Buck Spring Viewpoint–Buck Spring Trail, 4 sights 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2440 ft climb · 244 min of walking

2. Mills River Valley Overlook (MP 404.5)–Big Ridge Overlook (MP 403.6), 8 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 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 · 150 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Mount Pisgah–Mills River Valley Overlook (MP 404.5), 7 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 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.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 99 min of walking

4. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mills River Valley Overlook (MP 404.5), 8 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 97 min of walking

5. Berm Park–Bear Country Loop, 3 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 14 min of walking

6. Big Ridge Overlook (MP 403.6)–Beaver Dam Gap Overlook (MP 401.7), 7 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 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.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 20 min of walking

7. Green Top–Wolf Knob, 6 summits 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 19 min of walking

8. Beaver Dam Gap Overlook (MP 401.7) & Three Humps Loop via Shut-In Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 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 · 370 ft climb · 39 min of walking

9. Cold Knob–Beaver Dam Gap Overlook (MP 401.7), 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 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 · 360 ft climb · 39 min of walking

10. 151 dh–Buck Spring Trail, 3 sights 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

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

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. The Lagoon & Farm Trail 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 241 min of walking

12. Farm Trail 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead