Sunset hikes near Roundhill, 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. Walker Cove Road 8.4 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

2. Appalachian Trail 13.8 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. Wachachau Tower Road 16.7 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

4. Lookout Rock & Green Gap via Appalachian Trail 17.1 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

5. Cove Mountain Trail 18.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:39 PM

   1. Be there7:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Dark8:25 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Firescald Ridge Trail 23 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

7. East Fork Trail 23.1 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

8. Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 23.5 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

9. Bearpen Gap & Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 23.5 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

10. Old Settlers Trail 21.6 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

11. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 26 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

12. Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0) & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 26.6 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

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