Sunset hikes near The Columns, 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. Morgan Falls Reservoir & Lower Roswell Trail 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 22 min of walking

2. East Cobb Trail 2.7 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

3. Sibley Pond & Cochran Shoals 2 mi away

   Leave by 7:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:44 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 67 min of walking

4. Sope Creek 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 160 ft climb · 56 min of walking

5. Sibley Pond via Sope Creek 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:40 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:40 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 56 min of walking

6. Power's Island–Sibley Pond, 3 groves 2.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:54 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:51 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:51 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 82 min of walking

7. Cochran Shoals 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:41 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 150 ft climb · 58 min of walking

8. Silver Comet Trail Cumberland Connector 6.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:52 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:52 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 190 ft climb · 82 min of walking

9. Vickery Creek Trail 5.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 210 ft climb · 67 min of walking

10. Vickery Creek Falls–CRNRA - Vickery Creek Unit Viewpoint, 4 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:24 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:23 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 24 min of walking

11. Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:33 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:17 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:17 PM — 6 min before dark.

    0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

12. East Palisades Viewpoint & East Palisades 3.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:15 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:33 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    0.7 mi to the viewpoint · 200 ft climb · 43 min of walking