Sunset hikes near Valle Crucis, 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. Grandfather Extension Trail & Grandfather Trail 8 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 31 min of walking

2. Grandmother View–Black Rock Trail, 3 sights 8.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Dark8:19 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Linville Peak–Patio View of MacRae Peak, 4 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 26 min of walking

4. Patio View of MacRae Peak–Bridge Trail Loop, 3 sights 8.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Anvil Rock 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 67 min of walking

6. Tanawha Trail 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

7. Beacon Heights Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 53 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Marks Mountain Trail–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walking

9. Beacon Heights–Beacon Heights Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

10. Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail & Timber Ridge Trail via Lost Cove Loop Trail 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 58 min of walking

11. Huntfish Falls–Huntfish Sidekick Falls, 3 falls 13.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 59 min of walking

12. Big Lost Cove Cliffs Viewpoint & Big Lost Cove Cliffs Trail 13.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 57 min of walking

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