Sunset hikes near Rocky Grove, 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. Old Settlers Trail 4.2 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

2. Stone Mountain–Hall Mountain, 4 summits 12 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

3. Snowbird Mountain & Appalachian Trail 12.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:49 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 · 1490 ft climb · 170 min of walking

4. Appalachian Trail 13 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

5. Bull Head Trail–Old Sugarlands Trail Loop, 3 sights 13.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:25 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

6. Halls Top Road 13.4 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. Big Fill Road & Halls Top Road 13.5 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

8. Douglas Lake 12.4 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

9. Brushy Mountain–Trillium Gap Loop, 4 sights 11.6 mi away

   Leave by 2:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead2:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car11:18 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Myrtle Point–Trillium Gap, 4 sights 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car10:57 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. Cliff Top–Cliif Top Viewpoint, 4 summits 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car11:07 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 11:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

12. Trillium Gap–Alum Cave Trail Loop, 7 sights 11.9 mi away

    Leave by 3:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead3:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car11:03 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 11:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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