Sunset hikes near Youngstown, 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. Forestry Road 100 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:14 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:14 PM — 8 min before dark.

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

2. Nelson Cove 3.1 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

3. Blue Rock & Nelson Cove via Nicholson Gap 3.1 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

4. Nicholson Gap 3.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:36 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.0 mi to the viewpoint · 600 ft climb · 66 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

5. Roundtop Mountain 5.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:31 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car8:16 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 10 min of walking

6. Whiteoak Stomp–Big Grassy Knob Road, 4 sights 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 5:30 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:30 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car9:29 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

   2.9 mi to the viewpoint · 1840 ft climb · 204 min of walking

7. Bear Hair Gap Trail–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 5 sights 6.6 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

8. Board Camp Creek Road–Coosa Backcountry / Duncan Ridge Trail, 6 sights 6.6 mi away

   Leave by 4:47 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:47 PM
   2. Sunset7:57 PM
   3. Head back8:12 PM
   4. At your car10:11 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:11 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.3 mi to the viewpoint · 2190 ft climb · 289 min of walking

9. Outlook Viewpoint–Bear Hair Gap Trail Loop, 6 sights 6.6 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

10. Bryant Creek Trail & Burnett Creek Road via Duncan Ridge Trail 6.7 mi away

    Leave by 7:08 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:34 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 260 ft climb · 50 min of walking

11. Fish Knob Road 6.1 mi away

    Leave by 7:12 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:12 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:32 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:32 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

12. Track Rock Gap Petroglyph Site & Arkaquah Trail 7 mi away

    Leave by 5:53 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:53 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car10:18 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

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

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 530 ft climb · 230 min of walking