AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Gatlinburg, 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.

4 of 12 spots
  1. Cove Mountain Trail 6.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:39 PM

    1. Be there7:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Dark8:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  2. Little Brier Gap–Cove Mountain Trail, 4 saddles 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:56 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:56 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 74 min of walking

  3. Old Settlers Trail 8.8 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

  4. Douglas Lake 17 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

  5. Walker Cove Road 21.8 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

  6. Stone Mountain Tower Road & Stone Mountain Trail via Big Fill Road 26.2 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

  7. Stone Mountain–Hall Mountain, 4 summits 27.4 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

  8. Lookout Rock & Green Gap via Appalachian Trail 27.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  9. Appalachian Trail 27.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  10. Wachachau Tower Road 27.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:40 PM

    1. Be there7:40 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Dark8:26 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:26 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Firescald Ridge Trail 28.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 64 min of walking

  12. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 28.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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