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. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

2. Jonas Ridge Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:27 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 57 min of walking

3. Hawksbill Mountain–Gingercake Mountain, 5 sights 2.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

4. Mountains-to-Sea Trail & Rich Cove Road 2.4 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

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

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 178 min of walking

7. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Devil's Cliff–Devil's Hole Trail, 5 sights 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

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

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

9. Devil's Cellar Overlook–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 2.8 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

10. Gulf Contour–Joe Johnson, 3 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 99 min of walking

11. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap Loop, 5 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:50 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 · 600 ft climb · 67 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

12. Table Rock Mountain–Cathedral Falls, 7 sights 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 4:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car10:32 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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