Sunset hikes near Table Rock, 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. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 5.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Rich Cove Road Loop 5.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Gully Pipe–Olson, 3 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 90 min of walking

4. The Chimneys & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 5 min of walking

5. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:08 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 126 min of walking

9. Devil's Cliff–Lower Cross, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1190 ft climb · 172 min of walking

10. Gingercake Mountain–Lettered Rock, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car10:25 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 321 min of walking

11. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car9:39 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 233 min of walking

12. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 4.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 102 min of walking