AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

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.

6 of 12 spots
  1. Bearwallow Gap–Bearwallow Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:42 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 93 min of walking

  2. Little Bearwallow Mountain & Fire Tower Road via Wildcat Rock Trail 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 10 min of walking

  3. Wildcat Rock Overlook–Bearwallow Gap, 4 sights 0 mi away

    Leave by 6:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 98 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Bearwallow Mountain Trail–Fire Tower Road, 3 sights 0 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

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  5. Blue Ridge Pastures & Strawberry Gap Viewpoint via Strawberry Gap Trail 0.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

  6. Crystal Falls Drive 3 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:09 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  7. Tom and Glenna Rock Overlook–Rattlesnake Knob Observation Point, 3 viewpoints 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 37 min of walking

  8. Rattlesnake Knob Observation Point & Orange Viewpoint via Orange Spur Trail 2.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 27 min of walking

  9. Rich Mountain 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 8 min of walking

  10. Angel Mountain Trail & Viper Tower Road 6.8 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

  11. Hickory Nut Falls–Angel Mountain Trail, 3 sights 6.8 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

  12. Angel Mountain Trail 6.8 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