Sunset hikes near Dahlonega, 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. Grassy Gap Road 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 51 min of walking

2. Dockery Lake & not maintained 9.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Ramrock Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 summits 9.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:42 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 73 min of walking

4. Appalachian Viewpoint & Woody Gap via Appalachian Trail 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 156 min of walking

5. De Sota Falls Recr 10.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 63 min of walking

6. Brushy Knob Trail & Burnett Creek Connector 12.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:49 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:49 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:55 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:55 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.7 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 91 min of walking

7. Flatland Road & Muddy Branch Ridge Trail 12.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:39 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:39 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:02 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 460 ft climb · 109 min of walking

8. Whiteoak Stomp–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 5 sights 13.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 266 min of walking

9. Board Camp Creek Road–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 5 sights 13.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1540 ft climb · 251 min of walking

10. Mart Helton Branch B Road & Muddy Branch Ridge Trail 13.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:50 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 540 ft climb · 90 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

11. not maintained via Appalachian Trail 11.5 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Little Mountain 11.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:46 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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