AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Paint Rock, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Gum Springs Connector Trail–Gum Springs Trail, 4 sights 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  2. Waddell Mountain Road 4.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  3. Gum Springs Trail 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:46 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 82 min of walking

  4. Appalachian Trail 5 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Big Rock Spring & Walnut Mountain Trail via Appalachian Trail 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 77 min of walking

  6. Marrow Gap Road–Rattlesnake Road, 3 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Meadow Creek Mountain Trail 6.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 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

  8. Round Mountain–Rattlesnake Road, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 69 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Walnut Mountain & Walnut Mountain Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:47 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.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 700 ft climb · 79 min of walking

  10. Max Patch Short Sunset Point & Walnut Mountain Trail via Appalachian Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 77 min of walking

  11. Rich Mountain–Deep Gap, 4 saddles 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  12. Deep Gap & Little Paint Creek Trail via Appalachian Trail 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 9 min of walking

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