Sunset hikes

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. Heatherly Heights Road & Saluda Mountains Passage of the Palmetto Trail 0 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. Dark8:18 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Emily Falls–Bear Branch Trail, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 77 min of walking

3. Stairstep Falls–Bear Branch Trail, 6 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 12 min of walking

4. Loobie Falls–Stairstep Falls, 8 sights 6.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:06 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 119 min of walking

5. Laurel Mountain–Emily Falls, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:07 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 132 min of walking

6. Rich Mountain Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 13 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Sunshine Falls–Pulliam Creek Falls, 5 falls 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 90 min of walking

8. Bear Branch Trail–Long Ridge Road, 5 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 191 min of walking

9. Glassy Mountain–Glassy Mountain Overlook, 5 sights 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 580 ft climb · 90 min of walking

10. Ton-A-Wanda Lake 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:20 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 27 min of walking

11. Deep Gap Road 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

12. St Rd 1188 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint