Sunset hikes near The Highlands, 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. Silver Comet Connector via Silver Comet Trail Cumberland Connector 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Mountain to River Trail 2 mi away

   Leave by 6:37 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:12 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:12 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 120 min of walking

3. Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 0.2 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

4. Atlanta Road Trail 0.5 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

5. Concord Road Trail 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. Silver Comet Connector 2.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:20 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:20 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:28 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 33 min of walking

7. Long Island via Mountain to River Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:16 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 8 min of walking

8. Akers Mill W Trail–Mountain to River Trail / Silver Comet Trail Cumberland Connector, 3 sights 1.6 mi away

   Leave by 7:28 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 1 min before dark.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 19 min of walking

9. Willow oak & Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 0.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:25 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:25 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:24 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Sibley Pond & Cochran Shoals 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:56 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 87 min of walking

11. Cochran Shoals 3.3 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:52 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.6 mi to the viewpoint · 170 ft climb · 84 min of walking

12. Mableton Trail 6.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:30 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:30 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking