Sunset hikes near Spruce Pine, 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. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 35 min of walking

2. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 96 min of walking

3. Spear Tops 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 166 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 57 min of walking

5. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 56 min of walking

6. Gulf Contour & Gulf Ridge 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 95 min of walking

7. Gulf Contour–Joe Johnson, 3 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 99 min of walking

8. Devil's Cliff–Devil's Hole Trail, 5 sights 9.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 100 min of walking

9. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Babel Tower Trail, 6 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 3:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:57 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1690 ft climb · 443 min of walking

10. Hawksbill Mountain–Hawksbill Viewpoint, 6 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car10:47 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 10:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1770 ft climb · 322 min of walking

11. Woods Mountain–Betsy Ridge Road, 3 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 257 min of walking

12. Jonas Ridge Trail 12 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:27 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 57 min of walking