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. Gully Pipe–Olson, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 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.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1000 ft climb · 90 min of walking

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

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 16 min of walking

3. Fonta Flora Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

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

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

4. Rich Cove Road Loop 5.7 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. Mountains-to-Sea Viewpoint–Mountains-to-Sea Trail/ Table Rock Gap, 3 sights 5.9 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

6. Table Rock South View Access Viewpoint–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Table Rock Mountain–Devil's Cellar Overlook, 4 sights 6.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 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 · 510 ft climb · 65 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Hawksbill Ledge–Hawksbill Trail Loop, 4 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 550 ft climb · 71 min of walking

9. Hawksbill Alt summit Viewpoint–Hawksbill Ledge, 4 sights 7.3 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

10. Hawksbill Mountain–Gingercake Mountain, 5 sights 7.3 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

11. Gingercake Mountain–Brushy Ridge Falls, 7 sights 8.1 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

12. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail Loop, 7 sights 8.1 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

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