Sunset hikes near Wolf Ford, 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. Mount Pisgah–Little Bald Mountain, 9 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 4:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:27 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2420 ft climb · 331 min of walking

2. Little Bald Mountain–Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint Loop, 10 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 2060 ft climb · 305 min of walking

3. Buck Spring Viewpoint–Buck Spring Trail, 4 sights 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2440 ft climb · 244 min of walking

4. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mills River Valley Overlook (MP 404.5), 8 sights 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:56 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 97 min of walking

5. 151 dh–Buck Spring Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 0 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 27 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Mills River Valley Overlook (MP 404.5)–Big Ridge Overlook (MP 403.6), 8 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 22 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Cedar Rock Mountain–Horse Cove, 7 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1620 ft climb · 191 min of walking

8. Double Head–Cold Knob, 10 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1630 ft climb · 193 min of walking

9. Brevard Music Center Lake–Cat Gap, 6 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:32 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1610 ft climb · 209 min of walking

10. Beaver Dam Gap Overlook (MP 401.7)–Hendersonville Reservoir, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 370 ft climb · 39 min of walking

11. Shining Rock–Big East Fork Trail, 4 sights 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 3:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car10:51 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.4 mi to the viewpoint · 2710 ft climb · 397 min of walking

12. Grassy Cove Top–Art Loeb Trail Loop, 5 sights 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1960 ft climb · 281 min of walking