Sunset hikes

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. Mountain to River Trail 1.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

3. Atlanta Road Trail 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

4. Willow oak & Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

5. Silver Comet Connector via Silver Comet Trail Cumberland Connector 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

6. Barrett Parkway Trail 6.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 165 min of walking

7. Concord Road Trail 3.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

8. 24 Gun Battery Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walking

9. Silver Comet Connector 5.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walking

10. East Palisades Viewpoint & East Palisades 5.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 43 min of walking

11. East Palisades 5.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 81 min of walking

12. Browns Lake–Stokes Lake, 7 sights 5.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:43 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking