Sunset hikes

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 0.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:32 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:21 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 3 min before dark.

   0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 13 min of walking

2. Mountain to River Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:38 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:38 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:13 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

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

3. Atlanta Road Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

4. Mountain to River Trail / Spring Road Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 PM — 6 min before dark.

   0.2 mi to the viewpoint · 9 min of walking

5. Concord Road Trail 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

6. Silver Comet Connector 1.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 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 2.2 mi away

   Leave by 7:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:18 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:18 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 7:29 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 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 1.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:25 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 24 min of walking

10. Whetstone Creek PATH Trail 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 7:32 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:32 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:22 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:22 PM — 2 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 14 min of walking

11. Grace Midtown Reflection Pool–Atlanta Beltline Northwest Trail, 3 sights 6.4 mi away

    Leave by 6:28 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:28 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:21 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 9:21 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.7 mi to the viewpoint · 220 ft climb · 139 min of walking

12. Mableton Trail 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:31 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:31 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:21 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 8:21 PM — 4 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking