Sunset hikes near Raiders Ridge, 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. South River Trail 0.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:57 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:57 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 · 140 ft climb · 75 min of walking

2. Rock outcrop–Laurel Creek Trail, 3 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 99 min of walking

3. Cascades–Cascade Trail, 4 sights 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:43 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:43 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:02 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 104 min of walking

4. Arabia Mountain Viewpoint–Lower Alexander Lake, 3 lakes 2.6 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

5. Watershed Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.6 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. Arabia Mountain Path 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 18 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. Rock Outcrop Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.6 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

8. Rock Outcrop Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 6 sights 2.6 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

9. Arabia Mountain PATH 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 16 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

10. Panola Mountain Viewing Platform Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 4 sights 2.6 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

11. Alexander Lake Viewpoint–Upper Alexander Lake, 8 sights 2.6 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

12. Exposed rock–Upper Alexander Lake, 6 lakes 2.6 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