Sunset hikes near Cosby, 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. Stone Mountain Tower Road & Stone Mountain Trail via Big Fill Road 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 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 · 620 ft climb · 70 min of walking

2. Stone Mountain–Hall Mountain, 6 summits 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:52 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 236 min of walking

3. Halls Top Road 9.2 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

4. Snowbird Mountain & Appalachian Trail 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1490 ft climb · 170 min of walking

5. Old Settlers Trail 8.2 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

6. Appalachian Trail 10.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 173 min of walking

7. Rocky Top Road 11.7 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

8. Douglas Lake 11.5 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

9. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 15.9 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

10. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 16.3 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

11. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 16.3 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

12. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 16.3 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