Sunset hikes near Toecane, 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. Roan High Bluff–Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland Viewpoint, 3 summits 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Rhododendron Garden Trail via Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland 7.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Spear Tops 10.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:01 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

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

4. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Horse Rock–Deep Gap, 5 saddles 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Spivey Gap & Devils Creek Trail via Lost Cove Trail 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 270 min of walking

7. High Rocks & Devils Creek Trail via Appalachian Trail 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car10:23 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 10:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 269 min of walking

8. Mount Mitchell–Picnic, 5 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2960 ft climb · 268 min of walking

9. Maple Camp Bald–Deep Gap, 5 sights 13.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2980 ft climb · 268 min of walking

10. Ogle Rock–Deep Gap, 4 sights 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2940 ft climb · 263 min of walking

11. Deep Gap–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

12. Picnic–Deep Gap, 5 sights 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:37 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2990 ft climb · 270 min of walking