Sunset hikes near Norton Creek Ranch, 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 1.4 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. Cove Mountain Trail 2.4 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

3. Little Brier Gap–Cove Mountain Trail, 4 saddles 2.6 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

4. Little Brier Gap Trail–Little Greenbrier Trail, 4 sights 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:17 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Bull Head Trail–Old Sugarlands Trail Loop, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:53 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:26 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 9:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 2:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:50 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:19 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 6.8 mi away

   Leave by 3:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:04 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car11:08 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 11:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 7.7 mi away

   Leave by 3:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:58 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 10:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Old Settlers Trail 13.4 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

11. Douglas Lake 19.7 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

12. County Line Road & Right Loop Connector 20 mi away

    Leave by 6:41 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:08 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 9:08 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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