Sunset hikes near Lakemont, 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. Addis Gap–Moccasin Creek Trail, 4 sights 13.6 mi away

   Leave by 3:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead3:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:54 PM
   3. Head back8:09 PM
   4. At your car11:24 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 11:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.3 mi to the viewpoint · 1880 ft climb · 429 min of walking

2. Sassafras Gap & Addis Gap via Appalachian Trail 16.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

3. Tray Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint Loop, 4 sights 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. WMA Road & steeltrap gap trail via Corbin Creek Road 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Appalachian National Scenic Viewpoint–Indian Grave Gap, 3 saddles 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:54 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

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

   1.8 mi to the viewpoint · 810 ft climb · 112 min of walking

6. Appalachian Trail 16.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:11 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:11 PM — 9 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

7. FSR 79 17.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car8:12 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 8:12 PM — 8 min before dark.

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 3 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

8. Guard Camp Road & Stone Grave Ridge Road 16.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:53 PM
   3. Head back8:08 PM
   4. At your car9:28 PM
   5. Dark8:19 PM

   Back at your car by 9:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 160 min of walking

9. 4WD–Abandoned FSR 690, 3 sights 18.9 mi away

   Leave by 4:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:55 PM
   3. Head back8:10 PM
   4. At your car10:17 PM
   5. Dark8:20 PM

   Back at your car by 10:17 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.8 mi to the viewpoint · 1350 ft climb · 285 min of walking

10. Rocky Mountain–Indian Grave Gap, 3 summits 19 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Indian Grave Gap & Grapevine Road via Appalachian Trail 19 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. waterfall view–Indian Grave Gap, 4 sights 19 mi away

    Be there by 7:35 PM

    1. Be there7:35 PM
    2. Sunset7:55 PM
    3. Dark8:20 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:20 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead