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. Plott Balsam–Mount Lyn Lowry, 3 summits 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 62 min of walking

2. Waterrock Knob–Browning Knob, 8 summits 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 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 · 60 ft climb · 9 min of walking

3. Fork Ridge Overlook (MP 449.0) & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 1.1 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

4. Browning Knob–Browning Knob Viewpoint, 4 viewpoints 2.2 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

5. Pedestrian Overlook & Mountains-to-Sea Trail 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

6. East Fork Trail 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 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 — 9 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walking

7. Mount Lyn Lowry & Lyn Lowry Viewpoint via Plott Balsam Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 770 ft climb · 94 min of walking

8. Mountains-to-Sea Trail 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 860 ft climb · 148 min of walking

9. Firescald Ridge Trail 5.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 680 ft climb · 64 min of walking

10. The Pinnacle–Pinnacle Viewpoint, 4 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 5:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:27 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1940 ft climb · 208 min of walking

11. Double Gap–Polls Gap Loop, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car10:28 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1070 ft climb · 286 min of walking

12. Richland Balsam Nature Trail 10 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:21 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:21 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead