Sunset hikes near Reidtown, 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. Douglas Lake 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 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 · 230 ft climb · 65 min of walking

2. Talley Hollow Road 10.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 38 min of walking

3. Big Fill Road & Halls Top Road 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

4. Stone Mountain–Hall Mountain, 4 summits 11.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 69 min of walking

5. Rocky Top Road 12 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Halls Top Road 12.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 117 min of walking

7. Old Settlers Trail 16.1 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Meadow Creek Mountain Trail 17.7 mi away

   Be there by 7:35 PM

   1. Be there7:35 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

9. Appalachian Trail 18.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1590 ft climb · 173 min of walking

10. Snowbird Mountain & Grassy Fork Road 19.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 970 ft climb · 90 min of walking

11. Gum Springs Connector Trail–Gum Springs Trail, 4 sights 22.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:34 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:11 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

12. Gum Springs Trail 22.6 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Head back8:10 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 710 ft climb · 82 min of walking