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.
This week’s evenings
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Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:20 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
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Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 23 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:30 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 49 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:20 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:20 PM — 2 min before dark.
0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 24 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint
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Leave by 7:06 PM
- Leave trailhead7:06 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:30 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.
0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 48 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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Turner Reservoir via Creek Trail 2.9 mi away
Leave by 7:21 PM
- Leave trailhead7:21 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:28 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Barker Trail Road 5.7 mi away
Leave by 7:00 PM
- Leave trailhead7:00 PM
- Sunset7:57 PM
- Head back8:12 PM
- At your car8:54 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Andrews Cove Trail & Tray Mountain Road 9.4 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Corbin Creek Road–Tray Mountain Road, 3 sights 9.4 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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waterfall view–Indian Grave Gap, 6 sights 9.4 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Indian Grave Gap–Hiwassee River Road, 5 sights 9.4 mi away
Leave by 7:32 PM
- Leave trailhead7:32 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:14 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 7 min before dark.
0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 7 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint
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FSR 79 9.5 mi away
Leave by 7:35 PM
- Leave trailhead7:35 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Head back8:11 PM
- At your car8:13 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
Best color fades by ~
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
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Andrews Cove Trail via Appalachian Trail 9.8 mi away
Be there by 7:36 PM
- Be there7:36 PM
- Sunset7:56 PM
- Dark8:22 PM
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Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.
The viewpoint is right at the trailhead