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. Goldview Knob–Appalachian Village Sunset Point, 3 summits 2.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:34 PM

    1. Be there7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Beaver Lake via Perimeter Trail 1.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:53 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

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

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 89 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  3. Richmond Hill Trails 0 mi away

    Leave by 7:06 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:20 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 57 min of walking

  4. The Lagoon–Bass Pond, 3 lakes 5 mi away

    Leave by 5:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 234 min of walking

  5. Bass Pond 5 mi away

    Leave by 6:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car9:30 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 164 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  6. Tanbark Ridge Overlook (MP 376.7) via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 236 min of walking

  7. Bull Gap via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 330 ft climb · 111 min of walking

  8. Haw Creek Valley (MP 380.0) & Craven Gap via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:33 PM

    1. Be there7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Dark8:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  9. Rattlesnake Lodge Trail via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 108 min of walking

  10. Craven Gap & Folk Art Center via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 6.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:33 PM

    1. Be there7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Dark8:19 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:19 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Farm Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:16 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:16 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 · 36 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  12. Biltmore Estate Path 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:04 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
    2. Sunset7:54 PM
    3. Head back8:09 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 55 min of walking