Sunset hikes near Solola Valley, 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 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Walker Cove Road 8.8 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

3. Bull Head Trail–Old Sugarlands Trail Loop, 3 sights 10.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Mount Harrison–Bear Cub Way, 4 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Little Brier Gap–Laurel Falls Trail, 4 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

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

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

7. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 2:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 11.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

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

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

9. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:58 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3080 ft climb · 421 min of walking

10. Cove Mountain Trail 15.1 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

11. Little Brier Gap Trail–Little Greenbrier Trail, 4 sights 16 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:17 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 144 min of walking

12. Appalachian Trail 17.2 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