Sunset hikes near Northlakes, 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 30.9 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. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 33.5 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

3. Gully Pipe–Lake James, 5 sights 34.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 298 min of walking

4. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 34.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car12:08 AM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 12:08 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 485 min of walking

5. The Chimneys–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 7 sights 34.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 381 min of walking

6. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 5 sights 34.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 382 min of walking

7. Gingercake Mountain–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 34.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 321 min of walking

8. Hawksbill Mountain–Hawksbill Viewpoint, 4 sights 34.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2160 ft climb · 331 min of walking

9. Hawksbill Ledge–Hawksbill Trail Loop, 6 sights 34.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:56 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 369 min of walking

10. Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail & Timber Ridge Trail via Lost Cove Loop Trail 33.1 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

11. Huntfish Falls–Huntfish Sidekick Falls, 3 falls 33.8 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

12. Marks Mountain Trail–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 4 sights 33.8 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