Sunset hikes near Johnson City, or

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.

2 of 12 spots
  1. Leave by 4:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:38 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 328 min of walking

  2. Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.1 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 299 min of walking

  3. Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:04 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:04 PM — 11 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  4. Leave by 5:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:05 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.1 mi to the viewpoint · 250 min of walking

  5. Leave by 7:11 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

  6. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:12 PM
    5. Dark8:14 PM

    Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 26 min of walking

  7. Leave by 4:50 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:50 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car10:32 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 10:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.0 mi to the viewpoint · 340 ft climb · 307 min of walking

  8. Veterans Creek Trail 3.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:22 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:01 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 8:01 PM — 13 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walking

  9. Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

  10. Be there by 7:24 PM

    1. Be there7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  11. Be there by 7:25 PM

    1. Be there7:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:45 PM
    3. Dark8:15 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:15 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

  12. Leave by 5:51 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:51 PM
    2. Sunset7:44 PM
    3. Head back7:59 PM
    4. At your car9:32 PM
    5. Dark8:15 PM

    Back at your car by 9:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 185 min of walking