Sunset hikes near Polkville, 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 16.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 158 min of walking

2. Purple Martin Greenway 21.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

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

3. Pulpwood Land 24.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:20 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Lake James & Fonta Flora Trail 27.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

5. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 28.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:26 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 429 min of walking

6. Gully Pipe–Lake James, 5 sights 30.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 298 min of walking

7. Alexander's Ford Trail & Alexanders Ford Loop Trail 28.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

8. White Oak Farm Drive 30.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

9. White Oak Plantation Drive 29.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

10. International Boulevard 30.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:30 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Fonta Flora Trail 27.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

12. Harris Mountain 31.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:31 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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