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. Gully Pipe–Lake James, 5 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car10:15 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1680 ft climb · 298 min of walking

2. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 3:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:25 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 429 min of walking

3. Lake James–Boat beach Loop, 3 beaches 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

4. Fonta Flora Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

5. The Chimneys–Cambric, 3 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car11:58 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 11:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 2640 ft climb · 482 min of walking

6. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:39 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 233 min of walking

7. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 4.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 1130 ft climb · 102 min of walking

8. Rich Cove Road Loop 9.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 9.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:31 PM

   1. Be there7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Dark8:17 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:17 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 9.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:27 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 126 min of walking