Sunset hikes near Toms Creek, 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. Woods Mountain–Betsy Ridge Road, 3 sights 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 257 min of walking

2. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 10 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

3. Gully Pipe–Linville Gorge Trail, 4 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 332 min of walking

4. The Chimneys–Cambric, 3 sights 10 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:58 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2640 ft climb · 482 min of walking

5. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Jeep, 3 sights 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:15 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 404 min of walking

6. Harris Mountain 10.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 11.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 429 min of walking

8. Mount Mitchell–Picnic, 5 sights 11.7 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. Ogle Rock–Deep Gap, 4 sights 11.7 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

10. Deep Gap–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 11.7 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

11. Picnic–Deep Gap, 5 sights 11.7 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

12. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

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

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 96 min of walking