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. Barrett Parkway Trail 3.2 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.

   3.2 mi to the viewpoint · 120 ft climb · 165 min of walking

2. 24 Gun Battery Trail 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 7:04 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:04 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car8:48 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

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

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

3. Browns Lake–Stokes Lake, 9 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 5:33 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:33 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car10:19 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:19 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.7 mi to the viewpoint · 390 ft climb · 251 min of walking

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

   Leave by 5:26 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:26 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car10:26 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 10:26 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   4.9 mi to the viewpoint · 450 ft climb · 265 min of walking

5. Brumby Camp Trail–Noonday Creek Trail, 4 sights 0.4 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

6. Brumby Camp Trail–East Trail, 6 sights 3.2 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. Little Kennesaw Mountain–Little Kennesaw Viewpoint, 14 sights 3.2 mi away

   Leave by 6:18 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:18 PM
   2. Sunset7:58 PM
   3. Head back8:13 PM
   4. At your car9:33 PM
   5. Dark8:23 PM

   Back at your car by 9:33 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   3.0 mi to the viewpoint · 230 ft climb · 161 min of walking

8. Nelson Lake–Brumby Camp Trail, 4 sights 0 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

9. Little Kennesaw Viewpoint–Kennesaw Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.3 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

10. Big Shanty Road Trail 0.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

11. Mountain to River Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:13 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:13 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:37 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

    Back at your car by 8:37 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

    0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 70 ft climb · 49 min of walking

12. Cheatham Hill–Browns Lake, 7 sights 6.3 mi away

    Leave by 7:07 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:07 PM
    2. Sunset7:58 PM
    3. Head back8:13 PM
    4. At your car8:45 PM
    5. Dark8:23 PM

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

    1.2 mi to the viewpoint · 63 min of walking