AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Lawson Crossroad, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Little Brier Gap Trail–Little Greenbrier Trail, 4 sights 10.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:16 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

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

    2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 610 ft climb · 144 min of walking

  2. Little Brier Gap–Little Greenbrier Trail, 3 saddles 10.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 480 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  3. Cove Mountain Trail 13 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. Mount Harrison via Cove Mountain Trail 13.6 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

  5. Trail 13.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

  6. Maryville College Woods 12.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:38 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 10 min before dark.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  7. Green Gap via Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:48 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 75 min of walking

  8. Lookout Rock & Green Gap via Appalachian Trail 15.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

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

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

  9. Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:39 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1050 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  10. Bearpen Gap & Yellow Creek Mountain Trail 16.1 mi away

    Leave by 6:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:40 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 1040 ft climb · 86 min of walking

  11. Appalachian Trail 17 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

  12. Wachachau Tower Road 17 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