Sunset hikes near Sugar Hill, 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. Harris Mountain 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:31 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 198 min of walking

2. Thermal Belt Rail Trail 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

3. Eagle Rock–Grey Rock, 5 sights 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Woods Mountain–Betsy Ridge Road, 3 sights 11.1 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

5. Shumont Mountain–Rumbling Bald Ridgeline, 3 sights 15.6 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

6. Graybeard Mountain–Big Slaty, 13 summits 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 3:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:14 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3040 ft climb · 442 min of walking

7. Rattlesnake Trail–Rhododendron Ridge Trail, 3 sights 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

8. Copperhead Mountain–Lookout Mountain, 4 summits 15.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 177 min of walking

9. Rattlesnake Trail & Rhododendron Ridge Trail 16.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 51 min of walking

10. Crestridge Lake–Rattlesnake Trail, 3 sights 16.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Rattlesnake Mountain via Rattlesnake Trail 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

12. Lookout Mountain–Lookout Trail, 3 sights 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 67 min of walking