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. Tesnatee Gap & Whitley Gap Shelter via Appalachian Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 72 min of walking

2. Whitley Gap Shelter via Appalachian Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:12 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 42 min of walking

3. Lake Winfield Scott–Byron Herbert Reece Trail, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:59 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:54 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 319 min of walking

4. Barker Trail Road 4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 80 min of walking

5. Turner Reservoir via Creek Trail 6.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:21 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 31 min of walking

6. Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail & Coosa Backcountry Trail 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 231 min of walking

7. Bear Hair Gap Trail–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 5 sights 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2260 ft climb · 296 min of walking

8. Outlook Viewpoint–Bear Hair Gap Trail Loop, 6 sights 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 196 min of walking

9. Board Camp Creek Road–Burnett Creek Road, 3 sights 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 52 min of walking

10. Whiteoak Stomp–Big Grassy Knob Road, 4 sights 9.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:29 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 204 min of walking

11. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint–4WD, 4 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:46 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 226 min of walking

12. Tray Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 5 sights 9.4 mi away

    Leave by 5:25 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:25 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:45 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 9:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1280 ft climb · 225 min of walking