Sunset hikes near Youngs Mountain, 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. Shumont Mountain–Party Rock Trail, 4 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 262 min of walking

2. Party Rock Trail & Rumbling Bald Ridgeline 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 24 min of walking

3. Eagle Rock–Grey Rock, 6 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 249 min of walking

4. Chimney Rock Mountain–Chimney Rock, 6 summits 5 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1340 ft climb · 197 min of walking

5. Hickory Nut Falls–Angel Mountain Trail, 3 sights 5.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Angel Mountain Trail & Viper Tower Road 5.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Angel Mountain Trail 6.5 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Dark8:18 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:18 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Worlds Edge Viewpoint–Chinquapin Gap, 4 saddles 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:53 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 820 ft climb · 116 min of walking

9. Harris Mountain 10.2 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

10. Little Bearwallow Mountain & Wildcat Rock Trail 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:23 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 110 min of walking

11. Blue Ridge Pastures–Strawberry Gap Viewpoint, 6 sights 10.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 111 min of walking

12. Bearwallow Mountain Trail & Wildcat Rock Trail 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:10 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint