Sunset hikes near Kirkwood, 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. Atlanta BeltLine Westside Interim Hiking Trail–Atlanta Beltline Southside Trail, 5 sights 2.7 mi away

   Leave by 5:40 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:40 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 231 min of walking

2. Seminary Wood–Postal Pond, 3 lakes 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 7 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 6 min of walking

3. Stone Mountain Trail via Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:37 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 52 min of walking

4. Stone Mountain Trail 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 61 min of walking

5. Candler Lake–Old Decatur Waterworks Holding Tank, 6 lakes 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

6. Trolley Line Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walking

7. Grace Midtown Reflection Pool & Lionel Hampton PATH Trail via Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail 6 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

8. Atlanta Beltline Westside Trail 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

9. Westside Spur Trail 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:17 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 5 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 10 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Atlanta BeltLine Westside Interim Hiking Trail–Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail, 3 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:40 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 56 min of walking

11. Atlanta BeltLine Westside Interim Hiking Trail–Atlanta Beltline Southwest Trail, 3 sights 6.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:26 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

12. Atlanta Memorial Park & Northside Beltline Trail Loop 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:05 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:44 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 64 min of walking