Sunset hikes near Mountain View, 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 31.9 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 32.5 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. Gully Pipe–Olson, 3 sights 37.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 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.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 90 min of walking

4. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap Loop, 5 sights 37.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 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 · 600 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Rich Cove Road Loop 37.4 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. Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail & Timber Ridge Trail via Lost Cove Loop Trail 37.2 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

7. Huntfish Falls–Huntfish Sidekick Falls, 3 falls 37.8 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 · 340 ft climb · 59 min of walking

8. Mountains-to-Sea Trail–Old House Gap Road, 3 sights 37.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walking

9. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 38.3 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

10. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 38.6 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

11. Jonas Ridge Trail 39.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 57 min of walking

12. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 39.5 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

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