Sunset hikes near Shumont, 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. Shumont Mountain–Rumbling Bald Ridgeline, 3 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 38 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Eagle Rock–Shumont Mountain, 5 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 650 ft climb · 84 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Party Rock Trail & Rumbling Bald Ridgeline 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 24 min of walking

4. Hickory Nut Falls–Angel Mountain Trail, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Chimney Rock Mountain–Chimney Rock, 6 summits 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 197 min of walking

6. Angel Mountain Trail & Viper Tower Road 2.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Angel Mountain Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:34 PM

   1. Be there7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Bearwallow Gap–Bearwallow Mountain Trail, 4 sights 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 93 min of walking

9. Crystal Falls Drive 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Wildcat Rock Overlook–Bearwallow Gap, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:47 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 98 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Little Bearwallow Mountain & Fire Tower Road via Wildcat Rock Trail 6 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 10 min of walking

12. Blue Ridge Pastures–Strawberry Gap Viewpoint, 3 summits 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 670 ft climb · 81 min of walking