Sunset hikes near Bird Crossroad, tn

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. Douglas Lake 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 65 min of walking

2. Old Settlers Trail 10.8 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Stone Mountain–Hall Mountain, 4 summits 15.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 69 min of walking

4. Big Fill Road & Halls Top Road 15.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

5. Halls Top Road 16.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 117 min of walking

6. Rocky Top Road 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 16.9 mi away

   Leave by 2:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.2 mi to the viewpoint · 3760 ft climb · 474 min of walking

8. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 17.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:58 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.8 mi to the viewpoint · 3080 ft climb · 421 min of walking

9. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 17.3 mi away

   Leave by 3:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3290 ft climb · 446 min of walking

10. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 17.3 mi away

    Leave by 3:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car11:04 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    7.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3200 ft climb · 436 min of walking

11. Talley Hollow Road 18 mi away

    Leave by 7:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking

12. Bull Head Trail–Old Sugarlands Trail Loop, 3 sights 18.2 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:26 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 1320 ft climb · 177 min of walking