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. Flatland Road & Muddy Branch Ridge Trail 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 109 min of walking

2. Mart Helton Branch B Road & Muddy Branch Trail 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 270 ft climb · 68 min of walking

3. Cooper Creek Trail & Mill Shoals Trail via Yellow Mountain Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:31 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 590 ft climb · 56 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. Brushy Knob Trail & Burnett Creek Connector 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 91 min of walking

5. Burnett Creek Road 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 50 min of walking

6. Board Camp Creek Road–Burnett Creek Road, 3 sights 3.2 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

7. Bryant Creek Trail & Burnett Creek Road via Duncan Ridge Trail 3.2 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 · 50 min of walking

8. Flatland-Cooper Connector & Turkey Creek Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 52 min of walking

9. Headtown Creek Road 2.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. De Sota Falls Recr 3.4 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 63 min of walking

11. Canada Creek Road West 2.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:20 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 34 min of walking

12. Cooper Creek Scenic Area & Cooper Creek 2.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:49 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 76 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint