Sunset hikes near Sawmills, 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. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 26.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 26.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car12:08 AM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 12:08 AM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 485 min of walking

3. The Chimneys–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 7 sights 26.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 381 min of walking

4. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 5 sights 26.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 382 min of walking

5. Gingercake Mountain–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 26.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 321 min of walking

6. Gully Pipe–Lake James, 5 sights 27.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 298 min of walking

7. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap Loop, 5 sights 27.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Rich Cove Road Loop 27.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Windling Stair Knob–Gingercake Mountain, 3 summits 27.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 32 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Devil's Cliff & Raspberry Ridge via Jonas Ridge Trail 27.6 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:52 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1410 ft climb · 244 min of walking

11. Hawksbill Mountain–Hawksbill Viewpoint, 4 sights 26.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car10:31 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2160 ft climb · 331 min of walking

12. Hawksbill Ledge–Hawksbill Trail Loop, 6 sights 26.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car10:56 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 10:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2110 ft climb · 369 min of walking