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. Ogle Rock–Deep Gap, 4 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:34 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

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

2. Deep Gap–Black Mountain Crest, 3 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Horse Rock–Deep Gap, 5 saddles 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 108 min of walking

4. Black Mountain Crest 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1150 ft climb · 126 min of walking

5. Mount Mitchell–Picnic, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:59 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:59 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1310 ft climb · 143 min of walking

6. Picnic–Deep Gap, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 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

7. Maple Camp Bald–Picnic, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:32 PM

   1. Be there7:32 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

8. Big Tom Gap Trail via Mount Mitchell Trail 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 3:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car10:39 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 10:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3040 ft climb · 390 min of walking

9. Commissary Hill–Balsam Nature Trail, 3 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Deep Gap Road 3.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 112 min of walking

11. Ogle Gap via Wilson Boundary Road 4.1 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

12. Old Mitchell Trail 4.9 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