Sunset hikes near Panther Creek, 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. Hurricane Creek Road via Haywood Hurricane Road 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

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

2. Wesley Creek Sunset Point & Wesley Creek Road 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

3. Cherry Ridge Trail & Cold Springs Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Haywood Hurricane Spur & Meadow Fork Gap via Haywood Hurricane Road 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Double Gap–Polls Gap Loop, 7 sights 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Robert Gap Trail 8.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Cherry Creek Trail 8.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Brown Gap via Appalachian Trail 8.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Buckeye Ridge Trail 10 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Max Patch Short Sunset Point–Buckeye Ridge Trail, 3 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 38 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. Appalachian Trail 10.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Jack Trail Mountain 8.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead