Sunset hikes near Roan Mountain, 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 7.9 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 8.2 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. Spear Tops 13.2 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

4. Anvil Rock 17 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

5. Linville Peak–Patio View of MacRae Peak, 4 sights 17.9 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

6. Grandmother View–Black Rock Trail, 3 sights 17.9 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

7. Patio View of MacRae Peak–Bridge Trail Loop, 3 sights 17.9 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

8. Grandfather Extension Trail & Grandfather Trail 18.1 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

9. Gulf Contour & Gulf Ridge 19.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 570 ft climb · 95 min of walking

10. Gulf Contour–Joe Johnson, 3 sights 19.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:37 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 99 min of walking

11. Devil's Cliff–Devil's Hole Trail, 5 sights 19.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car8:51 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 100 min of walking

12. Brushy Ridge Falls–Brushy Ridge Trail, 5 sights 19.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:55 PM
    5. Dark8:19 PM

    Back at your car by 9:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1230 ft climb · 215 min of walking