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. Rich Cove Road Loop 0 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

2. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 0 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

3. The Chimneys & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 0 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

4. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 0.1 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

5. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 0.3 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

6. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 0.3 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

7. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 0.3 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

8. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 1.5 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

9. Hawksbill Mountain–Gingercake Mountain, 5 sights 1.5 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

10. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 57 min of walking

11. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:25 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 640 ft climb · 56 min of walking

12. Devil's Cliff–Devil's Hole Trail, 5 sights 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:51 PM
    3. Head back8:06 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:17 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 100 min of walking