Sunset hikes near Ravensford, 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. Firescald Ridge Trail 8.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 64 min of walking

2. The Pinnacle–Pinnacle Viewpoint, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1940 ft climb · 208 min of walking

3. East Fork Trail 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

4. Walker Cove Road 9.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Browning Knob–Mount Lyn Lowry, 7 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

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

6. Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0)–Pedestrian Overlook, 3 viewpoints 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 86 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 9.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 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. Waterrock Knob–Waterrock Knob Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 17 min of walking

9. Double Gap–Polls Gap Loop, 7 sights 9.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:30 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Plott Balsam–Mount Lyn Lowry, 3 summits 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 62 min of walking

11. Mount Lyn Lowry & Lyn Lowry Viewpoint via Plott Balsam Trail 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 94 min of walking

12. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 3:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car10:58 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3080 ft climb · 421 min of walking