Sunset hikes near Peterson, 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. Spivey Gap & Devils Creek Trail via Lost Cove Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 270 min of walking

2. High Rocks & Devils Creek Trail via Appalachian Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 269 min of walking

3. Lost Cove Trail 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 15 min of walking

4. Temple Hill–Can Lot, 4 summits 7.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 43 min of walking

5. High Rock–Wolf Laurel Nature Sunset Point, 6 saddles 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Wolf Laurel Nature Sunset Point–Street Gap, 3 saddles 12 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Rich Mountain Road via Higgins Creek Trail 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:04 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 146 min of walking

8. Roan High Bluff–Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland Viewpoint, 3 summits 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Birchfield Camp Trail 13.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 240 min of walking

10. Longarm Trail 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:57 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 128 min of walking

11. Rhododendron Garden Trail via Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland 14.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:32 PM

    1. Be there7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Dark8:18 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Street Gap & Streets Gap Road via Appalachian Trail 14.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 107 min of walking