Sunset hikes near Turners Corner, 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. Board Camp Creek Road–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 5 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:01 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:01 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.0 mi to the viewpoint · 1540 ft climb · 251 min of walking

2. Whiteoak Stomp–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 5 sights 6 mi away

   Leave by 5:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:09 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:09 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 1580 ft climb · 266 min of walking

3. Bear Hair Gap Trail–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 5 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 4:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:07 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:07 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.6 mi to the viewpoint · 2260 ft climb · 296 min of walking

4. Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail & Coosa Backcountry Trail 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:41 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:41 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 1800 ft climb · 231 min of walking

5. Outlook Viewpoint–Bear Hair Gap Trail Loop, 6 sights 6.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:27 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:27 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1700 ft climb · 196 min of walking

6. Dockery Lake & not maintained 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:36 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:13 PM — 10 min before dark.

   0.0 mi to the viewpoint · 2 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

7. not maintained via Appalachian Trail 6.4 mi away

   Be there by 7:37 PM

   1. Be there7:37 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Dark8:23 PM

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

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

8. Tesnatee Gap & Whitley Gap Shelter via Appalachian Trail 5.7 mi away

   Leave by 6:52 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:52 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 660 ft climb · 72 min of walking

9. Appalachian Viewpoint & Woody Gap via Appalachian Trail 4.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:02 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:02 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:13 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.5 mi to the viewpoint · 1120 ft climb · 156 min of walking

10. Ramrock Mountain–Appalachian Viewpoint, 4 summits 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 6:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:42 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 500 ft climb · 73 min of walking

11. Lake Winfield Scott–Byron Herbert Reece Trail, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

    Leave by 4:59 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:59 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car10:54 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 10:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    5.4 mi to the viewpoint · 890 ft climb · 319 min of walking

12. Barker Trail Road 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:00 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:54 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:54 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    1.5 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 80 min of walking