AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Sandy Bottom, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Doe Branch & Squirrel Gap Trail 1.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car10:04 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 880 ft climb · 248 min of walking

  2. Rich Mountain–Deep Gap, 4 saddles 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:15 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walking

  3. Farmer Mountain Road 3.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:09 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 153 min of walking

  4. Gragg Gap & Shut-In Trail via Appalachian Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 212 min of walking

  5. Walnut Mountain–Walnut Mountain Trail, 3 summits 7.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2160 ft climb · 259 min of walking

  6. Lemon Gap–Bluff Mountain Road, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 210 min of walking

  7. Catpen Road 8.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:18 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 830 ft climb · 157 min of walking

  8. Camp Creek Bald–Hickey Fork Sunset Point, 4 sights 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 102 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Big Rocky Road–Hickey Fork Trail, 5 sights 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 980 ft climb · 100 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  10. Appalachian Trail 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 19 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  11. Big Rock Spring & Walnut Mountain Trail via Appalachian Trail 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 77 min of walking

  12. Devils Kitchen Spur Road & Devils Kitchenr Road 9.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 13 min of walking