Sunset hikes near Hidden Lakes, 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. Rockdale River Viewpoint–Boomerang Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.4 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 176 min of walking

2. Rock Outcrop Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 6 sights 1.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 200 min of walking

3. Rock Outcrop Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 6 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:56 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:56 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:48 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 197 min of walking

4. Watershed Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 77 min of walking

5. Watershed Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 4 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:50 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:50 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 250 ft climb · 200 min of walking

6. Watershed Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 77 min of walking

7. Panola Mountain Viewing Platform Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:53 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:53 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.9 mi to the viewpoint · 300 ft climb · 206 min of walking

8. Arabia Mountain Viewpoint–Lower Alexander Lake, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:16 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:16 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 130 min of walking

9. Alexander Lake Viewpoint–Upper Alexander Lake, 8 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 310 ft climb · 285 min of walking

10. Exposed rock–Upper Alexander Lake, 6 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:14 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 127 min of walking

11. Lower Alexander Lake–Scout Lake, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:55 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:49 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 280 ft climb · 199 min of walking

12. Upper Alexander Lake–Scout Lake, 3 lakes 2.5 mi away

    Leave by 5:57 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:57 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:54 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 202 min of walking