AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Waynesville, 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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Plott Balsam–Mount Lyn Lowry, 3 summits 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 62 min of walking

  2. Mountains-to-Sea Trail 4.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:13 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 148 min of walking

  3. Richland Balsam Nature Trail 8.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  4. Waterrock Knob–Browning Knob, 8 summits 8.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 9 min of walking

  5. Green Mountain Trail 8.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Buckeye Gap Trail via Lickstone Ridge Road 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Double Gap–Polls Gap Loop, 7 sights 8.9 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car10:30 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 286 min of walking

  8. Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0) & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 9.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Browning Knob–Browning Knob Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 10.1 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 10.3 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Mount Lyn Lowry & Lyn Lowry Viewpoint via Plott Balsam Trail 8 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 94 min of walking

  12. Black Balsam Knob–Art Loeb Trail, 5 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car10:17 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.2 mi to the viewpoint · 2240 ft climb · 321 min of walking