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. Spivey Gap & Devils Creek Trail via Lost Cove Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 270 min of walking

2. High Rocks & Devils Creek Trail via Appalachian Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 269 min of walking

3. Lost Cove Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 15 min of walking

4. Temple Hill–Can Lot, 4 summits 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 43 min of walking

5. High Rock–Wolf Laurel Nature Sunset Point, 6 saddles 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Wolf Laurel Nature Sunset Point–Street Gap, 3 saddles 9.9 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Dark8:21 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

7. Rich Mountain Road via Higgins Creek Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 146 min of walking

8. Birchfield Camp Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car9:40 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2050 ft climb · 240 min of walking

9. Longarm Trail 10.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:58 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 128 min of walking

10. Street Gap & Streets Gap Road via Appalachian Trail 12.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

    1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 107 min of walking

11. Flint Gap–Blockstand Creek Access Trail Loop, 6 sights 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:10 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 2020 ft climb · 300 min of walking

12. Big Butt–Sarvis Cove Sunset Point, 7 sights 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car10:07 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1990 ft climb · 293 min of walking