Sunset hikes near Stoney Knob, 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. Goldview Knob–Appalachian Village Sunset Point, 3 summits 1.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Beaver Lake via Perimeter Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Tanbark Ridge Overlook (MP 376.7) & Craven Gap via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Haw Creek Valley (MP 380.0) & Craven Gap via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Craven Gap & Folk Art Center via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Bull Gap via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 111 min of walking

7. Rattlesnake Lodge Trail via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 108 min of walking

8. Lane Pinnacle–Tanbark Ridge Overlook (MP 376.7), 3 summits 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 290 ft climb · 111 min of walking

9. Right Loop Loop 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 65 min of walking

10. Richmond Hill Trails 4.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

11. The Lagoon–Bass Pond, 3 lakes 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 5:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 234 min of walking

12. Bass Pond 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 164 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint