Sunset hikes near Murchison, 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. Big Butt & Big Butt Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 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 — 1 min before dark.

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

2. Walker Knob Overlook (MP 359.8) & Big Butt Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 2 min before dark.

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

3. Ogle Rock & Ogle Gap 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 98 min of walking

4. Horse Rock–Deep Gap, 5 saddles 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 108 min of walking

5. Ogle Gap via Wilson Boundary Road 3 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Mount Mitchell–Picnic, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 143 min of walking

7. Picnic–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 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.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1140 ft climb · 125 min of walking

8. Black Mountain Crest 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 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.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 126 min of walking

9. Deep Gap–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 122 min of walking

10. Deep Gap Road 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 112 min of walking

11. Maple Camp Bald–Picnic, 4 sights 5 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Big Tom Gap Trail via Mount Mitchell Trail 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 3:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:40 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3040 ft climb · 390 min of walking