Sunset hikes near Bascombs Springs, ga

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. Noonday Creek Trail & Towne Lake Pass 0.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

2. Dwelling Loop (Intermediate)–Mosquito Flats (Beginner), 4 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 97 min of walking

3. Nelson Lake–Brumby Camp Trail, 4 sights 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:42 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 180 min of walking

4. Little Kennesaw Viewpoint–Kennesaw Mountain Trail, 3 sights 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 207 min of walking

5. Big Shanty Road Trail 4.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

6. Mountain to River Trail 8.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 57 min of walking

7. Barrett Parkway Trail 9.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 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 · 32 min of walking

8. 24 Gun Battery Trail 7.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walking

9. Etowah River–Marsh Road, 3 sights 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 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.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Historic Mt. Carmel Road–Historic Trace (Segment), 3 sights 10.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:10 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

11. Historic Mt. Carmel Road & Meadow Road 10.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:48 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Stokes Lake–Brumby Camp Trail, 8 sights 7.8 mi away

    Leave by 5:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car10:26 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 265 min of walking