Sunset hikes near Pinecrest, 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. Thermal Belt Rail Trail 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

2. Pulpwood Land 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 28 min of walking

3. Purple Martin Greenway 4.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Alexander's Ford Trail & Alexanders Ford Loop Trail 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

5. White Oak Farm Drive 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. White Oak Plantation Drive 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. International Boulevard 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Party Rock Trail & Rumbling Bald Ridgeline 23 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 24 min of walking

9. St Rd 1188 25.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Summer Road 27.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

11. Hickory Nut Falls–Angel Mountain Trail, 3 sights 26 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. Angel Mountain Trail & Viper Tower Road 26 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

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