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. High Windy via Carolina Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 130 min of walking

2. High Windy & Carolina Loop 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 137 min of walking

3. Rattlesnake Mountain via Rattlesnake Trail 4.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

4. Copperhead Mountain–Lookout Mountain, 4 summits 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 177 min of walking

5. Rattlesnake Trail–Rhododendron Ridge Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 69 min of walking

6. Rattlesnake Trail & Rhododendron Ridge Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 51 min of walking

7. Crestridge Lake–Rattlesnake Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

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

8. Lookout Mountain–Lookout Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 67 min of walking

9. Boggs Bunion–Crestridge Lake, 3 summits 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 53 min of walking

10. Crystal Falls Drive 5.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

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

11. Trail 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:26 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1270 ft climb · 72 min of walking

12. Graybeard Mountain–Big Slaty, 5 summits 5.8 mi away

    Leave by 4:47 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2240 ft climb · 267 min of walking