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. Woodys Knob & Firetower Road 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Commissary Hill & Mount Mitchell Trail 13 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. Rich Cove Road Loop 13.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:30 PM

   1. Be there7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

4. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 13.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:30 PM

   1. Be there7:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Dark8:16 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:16 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

5. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 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 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 510 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Lake James–Boat beach Loop, 3 beaches 11.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

8. Fonta Flora Trail 13.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:15 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 84 min of walking

9. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 14 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:50 PM
   3. Head back8:05 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:16 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 14.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:49 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

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

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

11. Old Mitchell Trail 15.2 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

12. Jonas Ridge Trail 15.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:52 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
    2. Sunset7:50 PM
    3. Head back8:05 PM
    4. At your car8:24 PM
    5. Dark8:16 PM

    Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

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