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.
This week’s evenings
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Nancy Town Lake–Ducket Lake, 5 sights 1.2 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:10 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:10 PM — 9 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 4 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Nancy Town Road & Sourwood 1.3 mi away
Leave by 6:44 PM
- Leave trailhead6:44 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:46 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 430 ft climb · 86 min of walking
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Rhododendron Lake Access 0 mi away
Leave by 6:38 PM
- Leave trailhead6:38 PM
- Sunset7:54 PM
- Head back8:09 PM
- At your car8:44 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 740 ft climb · 91 min of walking
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Sellers Road 4 mi away
Leave by 7:16 PM
- Leave trailhead7:16 PM
- Sunset7:53 PM
- Head back8:08 PM
- At your car8:22 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 31 min of walking
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Guard Camp Road & Stone Grave Ridge Road 5.7 mi away
Leave by 6:14 PM
- Leave trailhead6:14 PM
- Sunset7:53 PM
- Head back8:08 PM
- At your car9:28 PM
- Dark8:19 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 160 min of walking
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Yonah Mountain–Yonah Mountain Viewpoint, 3 summits 17.8 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset7:55 PM
- Head back8:10 PM
- At your car8:18 PM
- Dark8:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Yonah Mountain Viewpoint & Yonah Mountain Trail 17.9 mi away
Leave by 7:20 PM
- Leave trailhead7:20 PM
- Sunset7:55 PM
- Head back8:10 PM
- At your car8:18 PM
- Dark8:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:04 PM
- Leave trailhead7:04 PM
- Sunset7:55 PM
- Head back8:10 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:05 PM
- Leave trailhead7:05 PM
- Sunset7:55 PM
- Head back8:10 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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FSR 79 21.7 mi away
Leave by 7:33 PM
- Leave trailhead7:33 PM
- Sunset7:55 PM
- Head back8:10 PM
- At your car8:12 PM
- Dark8:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 8 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint–4WD, 4 sights 21.9 mi away
Leave by 5:24 PM
- Leave trailhead5:24 PM
- Sunset7:55 PM
- Head back8:10 PM
- At your car9:44 PM
- Dark8:20 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 226 min of walking