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–Olson, 3 sights 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. The Chimneys & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:08 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:08 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 5 min of walking

3. Table Rock Mountain–Cathedral Falls, 7 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car10:31 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 10:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1470 ft climb · 300 min of walking

4. Rich Cove Road Loop 3.2 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

5. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 3.3 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

6. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 3.3 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

7. Water Tree (Blackgum Springs)–Cambric Loop, 7 sights 0.9 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. Cambric–Jeep, 3 sights 1.2 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

9. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 3.5 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

10. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 3.5 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

11. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:36 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Hawksbill Mountain–Gingercake Mountain, 5 sights 4.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 350 ft climb · 62 min of walking