Sunset hikes near Hunter, 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. Rhododendron Garden Trail via Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland 18.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:33 PM

   1. Be there7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Dark8:20 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Roan High Bluff–Roan Bluffs Trail also known as Cloudland Viewpoint, 3 summits 18.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car8:10 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

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

3. Spivey Gap & Devils Creek Trail via Lost Cove Trail 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:25 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 800 ft climb · 270 min of walking

4. High Rocks & Devils Creek Trail via Appalachian Trail 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:24 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 269 min of walking

5. Spear Tops 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1910 ft climb · 166 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Lost Cove Trail 26.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 15 min of walking

7. Anvil Rock 29 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 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.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 67 min of walking

8. Linville Peak–Patio View of MacRae Peak, 4 sights 29.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 26 min of walking

9. Patio View of MacRae Peak–Bridge Trail Loop, 3 sights 29.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:09 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:09 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

10. Grandmother View–Black Rock Trail, 3 sights 29.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:32 PM

    1. Be there7:32 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

11. Grandfather Extension Trail & Grandfather Trail 29.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 31 min of walking

12. Rich Mountain Road via Higgins Creek Trail 31.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car9:05 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1180 ft climb · 146 min of walking