Sunset hikes near Walkertown, 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. Rattlesnake Mountain–Lookout Mountain, 4 summits 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 132 min of walking

2. Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 72 min of walking

3. Graybeard Mountain–Big Slaty, 5 summits 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:49 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2240 ft climb · 267 min of walking

4. Lookout Mountain–Lookout Trail, 3 sights 3.4 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

5. Copperhead Mountain–Lookout Mountain, 4 summits 3.4 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

6. Walker's Knob–Brushy Knob, 7 summits 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:30 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2000 ft climb · 220 min of walking

7. Brushy Knob–Big Slaty, 7 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car10:06 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2270 ft climb · 295 min of walking

8. Graybeard Falls–Brushy Knob, 6 sights 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1940 ft climb · 209 min of walking

9. Rocky Head–Rocky Knob, 11 saddles 3 mi away

   Leave by 3:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:41 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2740 ft climb · 481 min of walking

10. Rocky Knob–Pots Cove Gap, 3 saddles 3 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:03 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 10:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 289 min of walking

11. Boggs Bunion–Shelter View, 7 sights 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 990 ft climb · 115 min of walking

12. Shelter View–Rainbow Gap, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 76 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint