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. Woods Mountain–Betsy Ridge Road, 3 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2070 ft climb · 257 min of walking

2. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 35 min of walking

3. Gully Pipe–Linville Gorge Trail, 4 sights 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:44 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:44 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car10:52 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 10:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1710 ft climb · 332 min of walking

4. The Chimneys–Cambric, 3 sights 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car11:56 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 11:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 96 min of walking

6. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 3:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car11:23 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 11:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 9.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

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

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

8. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Mount Mitchell–Picnic, 5 sights 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2960 ft climb · 268 min of walking

10. Maple Camp Bald–Deep Gap, 5 sights 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car9:34 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2980 ft climb · 268 min of walking

11. Ogle Rock–Deep Gap, 4 sights 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 4:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car9:33 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2940 ft climb · 263 min of walking

12. Deep Gap–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 11.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 122 min of walking