Sunset hikes near Three Forks, 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. Springer Mountain–Ball Mountain, 4 summits 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

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

   Back at your car by 8:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.4 mi to the viewpoint · 180 ft climb · 28 min of walking

2. Tickanetley Road 2.3 mi away

   Be there by 7:38 PM

   1. Be there7:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Dark8:24 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:24 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

3. Benton MacKaye & Duncan Ridge Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:03 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:03 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:34 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 490 ft climb · 57 min of walking

4. Long Creek Falls & Long Creek Falls view via Benton MacKaye & Duncan Ridge Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:35 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 440 ft climb · 54 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Little Lake & Old Bucktown Road 4.1 mi away

   Leave by 6:45 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:45 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.2 mi to the viewpoint · 128 min of walking

6. Len Foote Viewpoint–Appalachian Approach Trail, 4 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 5:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car10:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:18 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 760 ft climb · 245 min of walking

7. Frosty Mountain–Len Foote Viewpoint, 4 sights 4.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car10:00 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:00 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 205 min of walking

8. Anderson Creek 5.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:03 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 420 ft climb · 112 min of walking

9. Rock Creek Branch B 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:46 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:46 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 520 ft climb · 79 min of walking

10. Headtown Creek Road 6.9 mi away

    Be there by 7:37 PM

    1. Be there7:37 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Dark8:23 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:23 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

11. Totem Pole Road 5.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 18 min of walking

12. NFR 35 8.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:03 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:03 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 950 ft climb · 126 min of walking