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. Roan High Bluff–Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland Viewpoint, 3 summits 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

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

2. Rhododendron Garden Trail via Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland 0 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Spear Tops 9.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 166 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 15.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:22 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 35 min of walking

5. Spivey Gap & Devils Creek Trail via Lost Cove Trail 16.7 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

6. High Rocks & Devils Creek Trail via Appalachian Trail 16.7 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

7. Little Table Rock Mountain–Little Table Rock Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 96 min of walking

8. Lost Cove Trail 16.7 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

9. Gulf Contour & Gulf Ridge 17.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 95 min of walking

10. Gulf Contour–Joe Johnson, 3 sights 17.6 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. Devil's Cliff–Devil's Hole Trail, 5 sights 17.6 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

12. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 18.6 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