AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Robbinsville, 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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. Wachachau Tower Road 5 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Appalachian Trail 5.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  3. Lookout Rock & Green Gap via Appalachian Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

  4. Green Gap & Lookout Rock Trail via Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1110 ft climb · 87 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  5. Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  6. Bearpen Gap & Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  7. Bee Cove Trail–Fontana Loop Trail, 3 sights 7.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  8. Bee Cove Trail & Fontana Loop Trail 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 410 ft climb · 101 min of walking

  9. Bee Cove Trail 7.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 121 min of walking

  10. Hangover Lead Trail 12.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  11. Yellowhammer Gap via Hangover Lead Trail 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 400 ft climb · 28 min of walking

  12. Calderwood Lake–Yellowhammer Gap Loop, 5 sights 13.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 26 min of walking