Sunset hikes near Red Hill, 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. Roan High Bluff–Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland Viewpoint, 3 summits 7.5 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

2. Rhododendron Garden Trail via Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland 8.2 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

3. Spivey Gap & Devils Creek Trail via Lost Cove Trail 10.5 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

4. High Rocks & Devils Creek Trail via Appalachian Trail 10.5 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

5. Horse Rock–Deep Gap, 5 saddles 12.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 108 min of walking

6. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 13 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 35 min of walking

7. Spear Tops 13 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 166 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

8. Lost Cove Trail 10.4 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

9. Black Mountain Crest 14.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 126 min of walking

10. Deep Gap–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 14.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 122 min of walking

11. Mount Mitchell–Picnic, 4 sights 14.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:59 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 143 min of walking

12. Deep Gap Road 14.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 112 min of walking