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. Whiteoak Stomp–Big Grassy Knob Road, 4 sights 0 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

2. Bear Hair Gap Trail–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 5 sights 1.4 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

3. Outlook Viewpoint–Bear Hair Gap Trail Loop, 6 sights 1.4 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

4. Board Camp Creek Road–Burnett Creek Road, 3 sights 2.2 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

5. Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail & Coosa Backcountry Trail 2.8 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

6. Bryant Creek Trail & Burnett Creek Road via Duncan Ridge Trail 3.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

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

7. Burnett Creek Road 3.9 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

8. Brushy Knob Trail & Burnett Creek Connector 4.7 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

9. Nelson Cove 5.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

10. Blue Rock & Nelson Cove via Nicholson Gap 5.4 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

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

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Mart Helton Branch B Road & Muddy Branch Trail 5.9 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

12. Cooper Creek Trail & Mill Shoals Trail via Yellow Mountain Trail 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