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. waterfall view–Indian Grave Gap, 4 sights 2.6 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. waterfall view–Indian Grave Gap, 6 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Tray Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 summits 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 960 ft climb · 212 min of walking

4. Rocky Mountain via Indian Grave Gap Road 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:22 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:22 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1060 ft climb · 172 min of walking

5. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint–Indian Grave Gap, 4 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1030 ft climb · 223 min of walking

6. WMA Road & steeltrap gap trail via Corbin Creek Road 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. Indian Grave Gap & Grapevine Road via Appalachian Trail 3.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Sassafras Gap & Addis Gap via Appalachian Trail 4.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

9. Addis Gap & Dick's Creek Gap via Appalachian Trail 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 4:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:57 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:05 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2010 ft climb · 274 min of walking

10. Andrews Cove Trail via Appalachian Trail 4.7 mi away

    Be there by 7:36 PM

    1. Be there7:36 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Dark8:22 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Andrews Cove Trail & Tray Mountain Road 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:14 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 7 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. FSR 79 4.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:35 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:13 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 8 min before dark.

    0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint