Sunset hikes near Nellie, 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. Double Gap–Polls Gap Loop, 7 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 286 min of walking

2. Browning Knob–Mount Lyn Lowry, 7 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0)–Pedestrian Overlook, 3 viewpoints 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 86 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 9.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Waterrock Knob–Waterrock Knob Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 17 min of walking

6. Plott Balsam–Mount Lyn Lowry, 3 summits 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 62 min of walking

7. Appalachian Trail 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 173 min of walking

8. Hurricane Creek Road via Haywood Hurricane Road 11.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 61 min of walking

9. East Fork Trail 12 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

10. Snowbird Mountain & Grassy Fork Road 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. Cherry Ridge Trail & Cold Springs Trail 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:47 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 179 min of walking

12. Haywood Hurricane Spur & Meadow Fork Gap via Haywood Hurricane Road 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:23 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 135 min of walking