Sunset hikes near Old Fort, 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. Graybeard Mountain–Big Slaty, 13 summits 6 mi away

   Leave by 3:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:13 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3040 ft climb · 442 min of walking

2. Rattlesnake Trail–Rhododendron Ridge Trail, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

3. Copperhead Mountain–Lookout Mountain, 4 summits 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 177 min of walking

4. Rattlesnake Trail & Rhododendron Ridge Trail 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 51 min of walking

5. Crestridge Lake–Rattlesnake Trail, 3 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 93 min of walking

6. Harris Mountain 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 198 min of walking

7. Rattlesnake Mountain via Rattlesnake Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

8. Lookout Mountain–Lookout Trail, 3 sights 6.7 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. Dark8:18 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 67 min of walking

9. Boggs Bunion–Crestridge Lake, 3 summits 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 53 min of walking

10. Brushy Knob–Big Slaty, 12 summits 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car11:06 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 11:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2680 ft climb · 409 min of walking

11. Big Slaty–Rocky Head, 8 saddles 6 mi away

    Leave by 3:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car11:23 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 11:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 442 min of walking

12. Glass Rock Knob–Rocky Knob, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 2:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car11:25 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 11:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 3660 ft climb · 494 min of walking