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. Mountains-to-Sea Connector Trail & Olson via Mountains-to-Sea Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 3:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car11:26 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 11:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Gully Pipe–Olson, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 90 min of walking

3. The Chimneys–Cambric, 3 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car11:59 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 11:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

7. Fonta Flora Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

8. Rich Cove Road Loop 5.7 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. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 5.9 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

10. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 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 · 520 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 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 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:10 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:10 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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