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.

1. Mount Harrison via Cove Mountain Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 4:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:45 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2170 ft climb · 365 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:51 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:23 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 2:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car11:16 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 3:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car11:01 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Cove Mountain Trail 6.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

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

   Leave by 6:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:55 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 3:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car11:05 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 11:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Little Brier Gap Trail–Little Greenbrier Trail, 4 sights 8.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:16 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 · 610 ft climb · 144 min of walking

10. Old Settlers Trail 8.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Douglas Lake 17 mi away

    Leave by 7:01 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

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

12. County Line Road & Right Loop Connector 20.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 112 min of walking