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. State Bridge Road Trail Loop 0.2 mi away

   Be there by 7:36 PM

   1. Be there7:36 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Dark8:22 PM

   Your car is right there — dark at 8:22 PM.

   The viewpoint is right at the trailhead

2. Western Gwinnett Bikeway 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:16 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:16 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:32 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

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

   0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 41 min of walking

3. Rogers Bridge Trail & Western Gwinnett Bikeway via Bell Road Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:24 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:24 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:24 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:24 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.8 mi to the viewpoint · 110 ft climb · 145 min of walking

4. Western Gwinnett Bikeway via Rogers Bridge Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:08 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:08 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:38 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 8:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   1.1 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 55 min of walkingCar visible from the viewpoint

5. Johns Creek Greenway 1.4 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:25 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 28 min of walking

6. Kimball Bridge Road Trail & State Bridge Road Trail Loop 3 mi away

   Leave by 7:23 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:23 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:26 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

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

   0.6 mi to the viewpoint · 29 min of walking

7. Lake Windward 4.7 mi away

   Leave by 7:22 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:22 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car8:23 PM
   5. Dark8:22 PM

   Back at your car by 8:23 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.5 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 26 min of walking

8. Ivy Creek Greenway Viewpoint–Berry Lake, 4 sights 5.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:14 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:14 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.4 mi to the viewpoint · 130 ft climb · 126 min of walking

9. Berry Lake & McGinnis Ferry Road Trail 5.5 mi away

   Leave by 6:42 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:42 PM
   2. Sunset7:56 PM
   3. Head back8:11 PM
   4. At your car9:05 PM
   5. Dark8:21 PM

   Back at your car by 9:05 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   2.1 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 108 min of walking

10. McGinnis Ferry Road Trail 5.5 mi away

    Leave by 6:44 PM

    1. Leave trailhead6:44 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car9:04 PM
    5. Dark8:21 PM

    Back at your car by 9:04 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    2.0 mi to the viewpoint · 100 ft climb · 105 min of walking

11. Big Creek Greenway 6.6 mi away

    Leave by 7:17 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:17 PM
    2. Sunset7:56 PM
    3. Head back8:11 PM
    4. At your car8:31 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:31 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.8 mi to the viewpoint · 38 min of walking

12. Big Creek Greenway Alpharetta–Climbing Snake (Advanced), 4 sights 5.9 mi away

    Leave by 7:29 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:29 PM
    2. Sunset7:57 PM
    3. Head back8:12 PM
    4. At your car8:19 PM
    5. Dark8:22 PM

    Back at your car by 8:19 PM — 3 min before dark.

    0.3 mi to the viewpoint · 15 min of walking