Sunset hikes near Richardson, 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. Green Jeans–Horse Trail, 5 sights 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Horse Trail & Primitive trail via Rockdale River Trail 1.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   0.1 mi to the viewpoint · 5 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

3. Arabia Mountain Viewpoint–Lower Alexander Lake, 3 lakes 2.8 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

4. Upper Alexander Lake–Arabia Mountain Viewpoint, 9 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 6:41 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:41 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 108 min of walking

5. Exposed rock–Upper Alexander Lake, 6 lakes 2.9 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

6. Alexander Lake Viewpoint–Upper Alexander Lake, 8 sights 3 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

7. Watershed Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 4 sights 3 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

8. Rock Outcrop Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 6 sights 3 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

9. Rock Outcrop Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 6 sights 3 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

10. Watershed Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3 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

11. Watershed Viewpoint–Rockdale River Viewpoint, 3 viewpoints 3 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

12. Rockdale River Viewpoint–Boomerang Trail, 4 sights 3 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