Sunset hikes near Rutledge, 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. Talley Hollow Road 25.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

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

2. Douglas Lake 25.4 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

3. Tennessee River–Meads Quarry, 3 lakes 33.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

4. Cruze Valley Run Downhill–Hard Labor, 5 sights 34.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 20 min of walking

5. Mabrys Hill–Tennessee River, 3 summits 34.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:50 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:50 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 97 min of walking

6. Lincoln & Sharp Shin 34.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:38 PM
   2. Sunset8:01 PM
   3. Head back8:16 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:27 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 5 min of walking

7. Rocky Top Road 36.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Big Fill Road & Halls Top Road 37.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

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

9. Stone Mountain–Hall Mountain, 4 summits 37.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

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

10. Fort Dickerson Quarry–Fort Dickerson Quarry Greenway, 3 sights 36.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

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

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 56 min of walking

11. Best Medicine & Cottrell Greenway 34.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:35 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 40 min of walking

12. Cottrell Greenway & Papi's Way via Sycamore Loop 34.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking