Sunset hikes near West Marion, 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. Harris Mountain 6.6 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

2. Woods Mountain–Betsy Ridge Road, 3 sights 6.5 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

3. Gully Pipe–Linville Gorge Trail, 4 sights 13.1 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 13.1 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. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 13.4 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

6. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 13.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 102 min of walking

7. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 233 min of walking

8. Lake James–Boat beach Loop, 3 beaches 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

9. Big Tom Gap Trail via Mount Mitchell Trail 15.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3040 ft climb · 390 min of walking

10. Thermal Belt Rail Trail 15.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

11. Lookout Mountain–Buck Gap, 4 sights 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car11:30 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 11:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2200 ft climb · 437 min of walking

12. Commissary Hill & Mount Mitchell Trail 15.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:33 PM

    1. Be there7:33 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