Sunset hikes near Burnett, 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. Benton MacKaye Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:58 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:58 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1170 ft climb · 240 min of walking

2. Benton MacKaye Trail & Stanley Gap / Benton MacKaye Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 930 ft climb · 104 min of walking

3. Flat Creek Loop & Stanley Gap 6 mi away

   Leave by 6:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 870 ft climb · 106 min of walking

4. Rich Mountain 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Fall Branch Falls–Benton MacKaye Trail, 3 sights 6.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 11 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Stanley Creek Trail 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 690 ft climb · 58 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Long Branch Loop Connector–Lower Green Mountain, 3 sights 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 33 min of walking

8. Lake Blue Ridge–Lower Green Mountain, 3 sights 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 320 ft climb · 34 min of walking

9. WMA Road 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 60 min of walking

10. Bear Creek Spur 9.7 mi away

    Leave by 4:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:29 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    6.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1250 ft climb · 350 min of walking

11. Benton MacKaye Trail–Hemp Top, 5 sights 10.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:02 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 61 min of walking

12. Hemp Top & Hemptop 10.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:03 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
    2. Sunset8:00 PM
    3. Head back8:15 PM
    4. At your car8:39 PM
    5. Dark8:25 PM

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

    1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 61 min of walking