Sunset hikes near Southern Oaks, 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. Noonday Creek Trail & Towne Lake Pass 3.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:15 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:15 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

2. Dwelling Loop (Intermediate)–Mosquito Flats (Beginner), 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:48 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:48 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:00 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.9 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 97 min of walking

3. Historic Mt. Carmel Road–Historic Trace (Segment), 3 sights 8.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:10 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:10 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

4. Etowah River–Marsh Road, 3 sights 9 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 70 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Historic Mt. Carmel Road & Meadow Road 9.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 68 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

6. Access Road & Orange Trail - Segment #2 via Yellow Trail 8.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 61 min of walking

7. The Stasko Trail 7.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 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 — 2 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 17 min of walking

8. Hardscrabble Road Multi-Use Path 7.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 31 min of walking

9. Little Kennesaw Viewpoint–Kennesaw Mountain Trail, 3 sights 8.8 mi away

   Leave by 5:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:56 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 207 min of walking

10. Nelson Lake–Brumby Camp Trail, 4 sights 9 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 180 min of walking

11. East Cobb Trail 9.9 mi away

    Leave by 6:45 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car9:01 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 102 min of walking

12. Big Shanty Road Trail 8.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking