Sunset hikes near Morganton, 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. Lake James & Fonta Flora Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

2. Fonta Flora Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

3. Rich Cove Road Loop 16.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. The Chimneys & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 16.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 5 min of walking

5. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 16.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 17 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

7. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 17 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 17.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 18.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Windling Stair Knob–Gingercake Mountain, 3 summits 18.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Headquarters Mountain Trail 20.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 29 min of walking

12. Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail & Timber Ridge Trail via Lost Cove Loop Trail 20 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 58 min of walking

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