AMBLEWAY Wildest hikes

Sunset hikes near Townsend, 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.

3 of 12 spots
  1. Little Brier Gap Trail–Little Greenbrier Trail, 4 sights 7.5 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

  2. Little Brier Gap–Little Greenbrier Trail, 3 saddles 7.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:55 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 · 480 ft climb · 76 min of walking

  3. Cove Mountain Trail 10 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

  4. Mount Harrison–Bear Cub Way, 4 sights 10 mi away

    Leave by 5:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car9:53 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1810 ft climb · 249 min of walking

  5. Appalachian Trail 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:36 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 9 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 6 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

  6. Lookout Rock–Green Gap Loop, 7 sights 16.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:18 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1090 ft climb · 133 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  7. Trail 16.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:19 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:19 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car8:41 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 47 min of walking

  8. Green Gap–Appalachian Trail, 7 sights 17 mi away

    Leave by 5:58 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:58 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:15 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:15 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1510 ft climb · 162 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

  9. Maryville College Woods 14.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:40 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:40 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.

    0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walking

  10. Greenbelt Lake–Alcoa Duck Pond, 3 lakes 16 mi away

    Leave by 6:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:05 PM
    2. Sunset8:01 PM
    3. Head back8:16 PM
    4. At your car9:51 PM
    5. Dark8:27 PM

    Back at your car by 9:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 191 min of walking

  11. Bee Cove Trail 15.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:26 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:02 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

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

    1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 121 min of walking

  12. Bee Cove Trail–Fontana Loop Trail, 3 sights 16.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car9:00 PM
    5. Dark8:26 PM

    Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 101 min of walking