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 1.8 mi away

   Leave by 7:11 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:11 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

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

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 60 ft climb · 57 min of walking

2. Barrett Parkway Trail 2.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:30 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:30 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 32 min of walking

3. 24 Gun Battery Trail 0.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:05 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:05 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:49 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:49 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.3 mi to the viewpoint · 90 ft climb · 69 min of walking

4. Little Kennesaw Mountain–Little Kennesaw Viewpoint, 10 sights 0.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:01 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:01 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:48 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

5. Browns Lake–Stokes Lake, 7 sights 2.5 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 61 min of walking

6. Stokes Lake–Cease Fire Trail, 5 sights 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:07 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:43 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

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

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 140 ft climb · 60 min of walking

7. Cheatham Hill–Browns Lake, 7 sights 3.1 mi away

   Leave by 7:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 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 · 63 min of walking

8. Cheatham Hill Road Trail & Dallas Highway Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:06 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:06 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:45 PM
   5. Dark8:25 PM

   Back at your car by 8:45 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 64 min of walking

9. Brumby Camp Trail–East Trail, 6 sights 0 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:37 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

10. Brumby Camp Trail–Noonday Creek Trail, 4 sights 0.1 mi away

    Leave by 4:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead4:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car11:35 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

    Back at your car by 11:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

11. East Trail & Noses Creek Trail 1.6 mi away

    Be there by 7:39 PM

    1. Be there7:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Dark8:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

12. Assault Trail–Cease Fire Trail, 4 sights 1.8 mi away

    Be there by 7:39 PM

    1. Be there7:39 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Dark8:25 PM

    Your car is right there — dark at 8:25 PM.

    The viewpoint is right at the trailhead