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. Mountain to River Trail 0.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 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 · 45 min of walkingTrailhead visible from the viewpoint

2. Barrett Parkway Trail & Kennesaw Mountain Trail 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 5:35 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:35 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car10:35 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   5.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 266 min of walking

3. Browns Lake–Stokes Lake, 7 sights 2.9 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:43 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

4. Stokes Lake–Assault Trail, 8 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:14 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:14 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 167 min of walking

5. Little Kennesaw Mountain–Little Kennesaw Viewpoint, 10 sights 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:00 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:00 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:47 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 8:47 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.4 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 72 min of walking

6. Brumby Camp Trail–East Trail, 6 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 6:17 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:17 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:36 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:36 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.1 mi to the viewpoint · 240 ft climb · 164 min of walking

7. Brumby Camp Trail–Noonday Creek Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

   Leave by 4:13 PM

   1. Leave trailhead4:13 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car11:33 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 11:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   7.7 mi to the viewpoint · 630 ft climb · 406 min of walking

8. East Trail & Noses Creek Trail 3.3 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

9. Kolb's Farm East Trail 3.2 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

10. Cheatham Hill–Assault Trail Loop, 4 sights 3.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:21 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:21 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:29 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:29 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

11. Nelson Lake–Brumby Camp Trail, 4 sights 2.8 mi away

    Leave by 6:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:42 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:42 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    3.6 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 180 min of walking

12. Little Kennesaw Viewpoint–Kennesaw Mountain Trail, 3 sights 3.1 mi away

    Leave by 5:54 PM

    1. Leave trailhead5:54 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car9:56 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 9:56 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    4.2 mi to the viewpoint · 80 ft climb · 207 min of walking