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 3.4 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:38 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:38 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

2. Browns Lake–Stokes Lake, 9 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:34 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:34 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:20 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:20 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

3. Stokes Lake–Brumby Camp Trail, 8 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:27 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:27 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car10:28 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 10:28 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

4. Brumby Camp Trail–Noonday Creek Trail, 4 sights 0.7 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

5. Brumby Camp Trail–East Trail, 6 sights 3.3 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

6. Little Kennesaw Mountain–Little Kennesaw Viewpoint, 14 sights 3.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:19 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:19 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:35 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:35 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

7. Little Kennesaw Viewpoint–Kennesaw Mountain Trail, 3 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 5:55 PM

   1. Leave trailhead5:55 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:57 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:57 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

8. Nelson Lake–Brumby Camp Trail, 4 sights 0.3 mi away

   Leave by 6:09 PM

   1. Leave trailhead6:09 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car9:44 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 9:44 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

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

9. Big Shanty Road Trail 0 mi away

   Leave by 7:15 PM

   1. Leave trailhead7:15 PM
   2. Sunset7:59 PM
   3. Head back8:14 PM
   4. At your car8:39 PM
   5. Dark8:24 PM

   Back at your car by 8:39 PM, after dark — bring a headlamp.

   0.9 mi to the viewpoint · 49 min of walking

10. Mountain to River Trail 6.2 mi away

    Leave by 7:14 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:14 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:38 PM
    5. Dark8:24 PM

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

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

11. 24 Gun Battery Trail 3.5 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

12. Cheatham Hill–Browns Lake, 7 sights 6.5 mi away

    Leave by 7:09 PM

    1. Leave trailhead7:09 PM
    2. Sunset7:59 PM
    3. Head back8:14 PM
    4. At your car8:46 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