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. Right Loop Connector & Windy Overlook 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 360 ft climb · 165 min of walking

2. Walker Cove Road 8.4 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

3. Appalachian Trail 13.8 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

4. Bull Head Trail–Old Sugarlands Trail Loop, 3 sights 15.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 177 min of walking

5. Wachachau Tower Road 16.7 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

6. Green Gap–Appalachian Trail, 7 sights 16.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 162 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lookout Rock & Green Gap via Appalachian Trail 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

8. Mount Harrison–Bear Cub Way, 4 sights 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:51 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 249 min of walking

9. Little Brier Gap–Laurel Falls Trail, 4 sights 17.1 mi away

   Leave by 4:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1360 ft climb · 341 min of walking

10. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 16.3 mi away

    Leave by 2:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead2:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car11:18 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3760 ft climb · 474 min of walking

11. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 16.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car11:03 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3200 ft climb · 436 min of walking

12. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 16.4 mi away

    Leave by 3:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car11:07 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3290 ft climb · 446 min of walking