Sunset hikes near Sandy Springs, nc

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. Pulpwood Land 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 28 min of walking

2. Alexander's Ford Trail & Alexanders Ford Loop Trail 8.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

3. White Oak Farm Drive 7.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:58 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:58 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:34 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 60 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

4. White Oak Plantation Drive 7.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 54 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. International Boulevard 7.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:29 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Purple Martin Greenway 10.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:33 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 53 min of walking

7. Thermal Belt Rail Trail 11 mi away

   Leave by 7:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:51 PM
   3. Head back8:06 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:17 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 27 min of walking

8. St Rd 1188 19.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 24 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

9. Shumont Mountain–Party Rock Trail, 4 sights 23.3 mi away

   Leave by 4:46 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:46 PM
   2. Sunset7:52 PM
   3. Head back8:07 PM
   4. At your car9:43 PM
   5. Dark8:18 PM

   Back at your car by 9:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.7 mi to the viewpoint · 2520 ft climb · 262 min of walking

10. Loobie Falls–Stairstep Falls, 8 sights 23.7 mi away

    Leave by 6:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:53 PM
    3. Head back8:08 PM
    4. At your car9:06 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:06 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 380 ft climb · 119 min of walking

11. Party Rock Trail & Rumbling Bald Ridgeline 23.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car8:16 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 24 min of walking

12. Eagle Rock–Grey Rock, 6 sights 23.3 mi away

    Leave by 4:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:52 PM
    3. Head back8:07 PM
    4. At your car9:38 PM
    5. Dark8:18 PM

    Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.5 mi to the viewpoint · 2410 ft climb · 249 min of walking