Sunset hikes near West Jefferson, 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.

4 of 12 spots

Grandfather Extension Trail & Grandfather Trail 30.9 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
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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
Grandmother View–Black Rock Trail, 3 sights 31 mi away

Be there by 7:32 PM
1. Be there7:32 PM
2. Sunset7:53 PM
3. Dark8:19 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

The viewpoint is right at the trailhead
Tanawha Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 3 sights 29.9 mi away

Leave by 6:04 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
2. Sunset7:53 PM
3. Head back8:08 PM
4. At your car9:18 PM
5. Dark8:19 PM
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Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 160 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Tanawha Trail 29.9 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
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Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking
Yonahlossee Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 5 sights 30.6 mi away

Leave by 6:34 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
2. Sunset7:53 PM
3. Head back8:08 PM
4. At your car9:10 PM
5. Dark8:19 PM
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Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 121 min of walking
Beacon Heights–Yonahlossee Overlook, 4 viewpoints 30.6 mi away

Leave by 6:42 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
2. Sunset7:53 PM
3. Head back8:08 PM
4. At your car9:05 PM
5. Dark8:19 PM
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Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 109 min of walking
Tanawha Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 3 sights 30.7 mi away

Leave by 6:05 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
2. Sunset7:53 PM
3. Head back8:08 PM
4. At your car9:18 PM
5. Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~

Back at your car by 9:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 920 ft climb · 159 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
Beacon Heights Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 31.1 mi away

Leave by 6:54 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
2. Sunset7:53 PM
3. Head back8:08 PM
4. At your car8:49 PM
5. Dark8:19 PM
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Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 81 min of walking
Marks Mountain Trail–Mountains-to-Sea Trail, 5 sights 31.1 mi away

Leave by 6:50 PM
1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
2. Sunset7:53 PM
3. Head back8:08 PM
4. At your car8:51 PM
5. Dark8:19 PM
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Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 86 min of walking
Linville Peak–Patio View of MacRae Peak, 4 sights 31.3 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
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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
Patio View of MacRae Peak–Bridge Trail Loop, 3 sights 31.3 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
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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
Anvil Rock 32.1 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
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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

Sunset hikes near West Jefferson, nc

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