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. Wesley Creek Sunset Point & Wesley Creek Road 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Haywood Hurricane Spur & Meadow Fork Gap via Haywood Hurricane Road 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 135 min of walking

3. Hurricane Creek Road via Haywood Hurricane Road 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 61 min of walking

4. Cherry Ridge Trail & Cold Springs Trail 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:45 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 179 min of walking

5. Robert Gap Trail 2.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

6. Cherry Creek Trail 2.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Max Patch Short Sunset Point–Brown Gap, 3 saddles 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:50 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

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

8. Jack Trail Mountain 2.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Horse Camp Loop Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 65 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Brown Gap via Appalachian Trail 3.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Buckeye Ridge Trail 4 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Appalachian Trail 4.2 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead