Sunset hikes near Strawberry Ridge, 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 2 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. Woods Mountain–Betsy Ridge Road, 3 sights 4.8 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

3. Deep Gap–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 122 min of walking

4. Horse Rock–Deep Gap, 5 saddles 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 108 min of walking

5. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 9.6 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

6. Big Tom Gap Trail via Mount Mitchell Trail 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:40 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3040 ft climb · 390 min of walking

7. Picnic–Deep Gap, 4 sights 10 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. Commissary Hill & Mount Mitchell Trail 10.1 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

9. Black Mountain Crest 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 126 min of walking

10. Mount Mitchell–Picnic, 4 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 143 min of walking

11. Maple Camp Bald–Picnic, 4 sights 10.2 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

12. Ogle Gap & Deep Gap Road 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 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.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 115 min of walking